Twenty-six villages in India earn "Tsunami Ready" status from UNESCO for disaster preparedness.

Twenty-six villages in Odisha, India, have been named "Tsunami Ready" by UNESCO for meeting 12 indicators of tsunami preparedness. This achievement comes from activities like training, community awareness, and evacuation planning, supported by INCOIS's 24-hour tsunami alert system. The recognition highlights effective collaboration between national, local, and community efforts to enhance disaster resilience.

December 22, 2024
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