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Tsunami

Disaster watch · Tsunami

Move first, ask later

  • Near the coast and the ground shakes? Move inland or uphill at once
  • Do not wait for an official warning to act
  • Stay away from the shore: more waves can follow the first

The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami struck India's east coast and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

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Tsunami

Safety guide

A series of large sea waves set off by an undersea earthquake, landslide or volcanic eruption.

INCOISThe Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre at INCOIS, Hyderabad issues warnings for the Indian coast.

Before

  • Know the evacuation route to high ground from your beach or home
  • Learn the natural warnings: a strong quake, a sudden fall in sea level, a loud roar
  • Keep a go-bag near the door if you live on the coast

During

  • Move inland or to high ground immediately; do not wait for an official alert
  • Never go to the shore to watch the waves
  • If trapped, climb to an upper floor of a strong building

After

  • Stay away; waves can keep arriving for hours
  • Return only after the official all-clear
  • Avoid damaged buildings and flooded areas
ODM service · Mock Exercise

Rehearse a tsunami evacuation

Mock drills that teach coastal communities the routes, signals and timing of a safe evacuation.

Also see: Disaster TrainingIncident Response SystemAll services

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