IMD CYCLONE ALERT COLOUR CODING

 IMD has its own colour coding system for warning and information regarding cyclones.

The IMD uses 4 colour codes are:

1. Green: The green colour signifies everything is smooth and well e “all

is well” with no adverse weather conditions.

2. Yellow: The yellow colour code asks the guards to “be updated” to handle the bad weather that can last for days, with a warning of affecting daily
3. Orange: The alert for colour code orange indicates to “be prepared”. It can be a warning of extreme damage to communication disruptions that can lead to power cuts, road and railway The orange alert is also a sign for evacuation and keeping the basic necessities ready for families.
4. Red: The red colour is the highest level of warning that notifies the authorities to “take action”. This is a case in which there is a threat to life with the worst weather In this case, all the measures are taken to handle the situation along with the help of disaster management response teams.