First published Oct 27, 2026, 3:22:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 27, 2026, 3:22:15 PM UTC

Coastal and marine hazards

High Wave WARNING for the coast of Ganjam and Puri. High waves in the range of 3.2-5.0 meters are forecasted during 19:59 hours on 27-10-2026 to 17:30 hours on 28-10-2026.

Reported by India SACHET Disaster Alerts

INCOIS warned of forecast high waves along the Ganjam and Puri coast, with possible erosion, wave surges, and overtopping. It advised that small vessels not ply and nearshore recreation activities be suspended.

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Affected location: Ganjam and Puri coast, Odisha

Illustrative image: Satellite image of Depression BOB 02 existed off the coast of Odisha, India. Image taken from : Digital Typhoon: 'Himawari' Visible Color (Full Disk) / Timing : 2024-07-20T03:00:00Z — Weather Analyser/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

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India SACHET Disaster Alerts High Wave WARNING for the coast of Ganjam and Puri. High waves in the range of 3.2-5.0 meters are forecasted during 19:59 hours on 27-10-2026 to 17:30 hours on 28-10-2026.National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) / SACHET Usage terms

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