TN vs SAMUDRA

TN SMART (TamilNadu System for Multi-hazard potential impact Assessment and emergency Response Tracking) is a web-based system to utilize weather forecast products to assess potential impacts, and evaluate and disseminate impact management options with a robust data management system for managing and processing weather, disaster risk and emergency response resources data. The system shall disseminate alerts and advisories to registered users through this app designed to inform specific target areas based on early warning priorities. App gives different sound alerts for push notification to varied level of weather alerts. User gets flood risk alerts based on the forecast of their location and can submit the feedback on it to back the system. Important : This app will override the ringtone and sound settings of your mobile. So that when emergency alert is sent even though the mobile is in Silent mode it changes to Ringing mode and gives the sound.

“SAMUDRA” (Smart Access to Marine Users for Data Resources, and ocean Advisories) is envisaged to give an easy access for users to the ocean information and advisory services provided by The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) (under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government Of India). The app empowers users with real-time updates and critical alerts on oceanic disasters such as tsunamis, high waves, swell surge alerts, and ocean current alerts etc. ensuring that individuals and communities stay informed to take necessary precautions. The app also offers invaluable services to the fishing community, providing PFZ advisories that guide fishermen to the most probable fish aggregation locations thereby maximising catch rates, and improving livelihoods. Furthermore, the mobile app provides a five-day advanced OSF, predicted tides along the coast etc. enabling mariners, fishermen, and coastal communities to plan their activities in advance, mitigating risks and optimising operations based on predicted ocean conditions. The app has interactive maps, charts, and animations that enhance comprehension of complex oceanic phenomena. The application is now available in English, Hindi and Indian coastal languages (Gujarati, Marathi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Odia, and Bengali).