Bhubaneswar, Nov 15: The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO has recognized 24 tsunami-prone coastal villages in Odisha as ‘tsunami-ready.‘ This recognition was announced during the 2nd Global Tsunami Symposium in Indonesia. The villages, spread across six coastal districts, have completed various preparedness activities, including community training, evacuation drills, and the installation of tsunami warning signs.
Among the villages recognized were Noliasahi (Jagatsinghpur) and Venkatraipur (Ganjam), which were first acknowledged in 2020. The certification was presented to E. Pattabhi Rama Rao from INCOIS, who represented India at the symposium.
The initiative aims to enhance disaster resilience in Odisha, which has 381 tsunami-prone coastal villages. The Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) plans to expand these efforts, ensuring that all vulnerable communities are adequately prepared for future tsunamis.
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