Question : CYCLONE FORECASTING

(a) whether any central team study various aspects of the cylone in November 1999 has suggested to establish five cyclone warning centres at shipping harbour jetties in Andhra Pradesh for accurate cyclone forecasting;

(b) if so, the composition of the team and the main recommendations made by the central team; and

(c) the steps taken by the Government to implement the suggestions made by the central team?

MINISTER OF STATE FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (BACHI SINGH RAWAT)

(a) No, Sir. The existing cyclone warning centres provide a proven and reliable system for cyclone warning and so no necessity has been felt for establishing new centres at shipping harbour jetties in Andhra Pradesh.

(b) & (c) : Does not arise.