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<p>In order to bolster coastal security, the Indian Coast Guard is conducting exercise 'Sagar Kavach' along the 590 km coast of Kerala and Mahe in Southern India. Being carried out on Tuesday and Wednesday, the exercise involves civil and defence entities.</p>

<p>Conducted and coordinated by the Coast Guard, the exercise has the active participation of the Indian Navy, Coastal Police, Intelligence Bureau, Customs, Department of Ports, and Department of Fisheries amongst others.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As part of the exercise, participating units are divided into two teams - Red and Blue. The Red team is required to make attempts to infiltrate into the coastal areas from the seas, whereas the Blue team is meant to maintain coastal surveillance, intercept, and neutralise the infiltration attempts. The exercise is meant to ensure greater coordination and understanding between the central and state forces.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Fishermen also play a crucial role in coastal security and during the exercise, they are advised to intimate the Indian Coast Guard about any unknown or suspicious vessels that are operating in the region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Mary 2022, during the previous iteration of the exercise, all attack attempts done as part of the exercise were successfully neutralised by the Blue Force. Such exercises with the coordination of various stakeholders gain importance given the rising threat of narco-terrorism, infiltration via sea, and the need to protect vital installations and assets along the coastline.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In Kerala, the coastal city of Kochi is home to the headquarters of the Indian Navy's Southern Naval Command. Kochi also houses the Government-run shipbuilding facility Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), which has constructed and continues to carry out work on India's indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.</p>

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In order to bolster coastal security, the Indian Coast Guard is conducting exercise 'Sagar Kavach' along the 590 km coast of Kerala and Mahe in Southern India. Being carried out on Tuesday and Wednesday, the exercise involves civil and defence entities.

In order to bolster coastal security, the Indian Coast Guard is conducting exercise 'Sagar Kavach' along the 590 km coast of Kerala and Mahe in Southern India. Being carried out on Tuesday and Wednesday, the exercise involves civil and defence entities. Conducted and coordinated by the Coast Guard, the exercise has the active participation of the Indian Navy, Coastal Police, Intelligence Bureau, Customs, Department of Ports, and Department of Fisheries amongst others. As part of the exercise, participating units are divided into two teams - Red and Blue. The Red team is required to make attempts to infiltrate into the coastal areas from the seas, whereas the Blue team is meant to maintain coastal surveillance, intercept, and neutralise the infiltration attempts. The exercise is meant to ensure greater coordination and understanding between the central and state forces. ALSO READ | Thanks Air Force and forest dept, forest blaze put out after week-long efforts; 200 hectares lost Fishermen also play a crucial role in coastal security and during the exercise, they are advised to intimate the Indian Coast Guard about any unknown or suspicious vessels that are operating in the region. In Mary 2022, during the previous iteration of the exercise, all attack attempts done as part of the exercise were successfully neutralised by the Blue Force. Such exercises with the coordination of various stakeholders gain importance given the rising threat of narco-terrorism, infiltration via sea, and the need to protect vital installations and assets along the coastline. WATCH | WION Wideangle | 'Service Before Self: 75 Years of the Indian Army' × In Kerala, the coastal city of Kochi is home to the headquarters of the Indian Navy's Southern Naval Command. Kochi also houses the Government-run shipbuilding facility Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), which has constructed and continues to carry out work on India's indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Coastal security exercise 'Sagar Kavach' underway along Kerala coastline

<p>Climate change is real. The excessive use of fossil fuels, deforestation and other issues have led to the rise in the temperature of the Earth. It is in turn leading to melting of glaciers, rise in sea level, etc. The worst sufferers of climate change will be coastal areas as they will face sinking due to the spike in the level of sea water. But can anything be done to stop it? Well, absolutely, the world can actually fight sea level rise. If you are wondering how, keep reading. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Build seawalls &nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>To keep a check on the rise in sea level, seawalls can be constructed in coastal areas to ensure the sea water does not flood it. Although it can get a little expensive, it will be a must in the future. The rise in the temperature of the Earth is continuing and several coastal areas may witness flooding in the coming years. Some Hollywood flicks have already shown a glimpse of how seawalls can stop sea water flooding. Not just this, Japan has already built them in some areas.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Use beaches as natural barriers &nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>The beaches can also be used as a natural wall to negate the impact of the sea level rise. Big beaches or large dunes can help in stopping water from reaching homes and roads. This may be of great help in future. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Install&nbsp;stormwater pumps &nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Big stormwater pumps can be installed and used to suck sea water in case of flooding. It may come in handy if sea storms cause flooding. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Climate change makes floods ferocious in Bangladesh</strong></p>

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<p><strong>Raise level of&nbsp;roads&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>The level of roads can also be raised to ensure that it doesn’t become a victim of sea water flooding. It may bring respite.</p>

<p><strong>Upgrade sewage systems &nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>It will also be a must to upgrade the sewage systems as they may be needed to hold large quantities of sea water if flooding ever happens.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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Climate change is real. The excessive use of fossil fuels, deforestation and other issues have led to the rise in the temperature of the Earth. It is in turn leading to melting of glaciers, rise in sea level, etc.

Climate change is real. The excessive use of fossil fuels, deforestation and other issues have led to the rise in the temperature of the Earth. It is in turn leading to melting of glaciers, rise in sea level, etc. The worst sufferers of climate change will be coastal areas as they will face sinking due to the spike in the level of sea water. But can anything be done to stop it? Well, absolutely, the world can actually fight sea level rise. If you are wondering how, keep reading. Build seawalls To keep a check on the rise in sea level, seawalls can be constructed in coastal areas to ensure the sea water does not flood it. Although it can get a little expensive, it will be a must in the future. The rise in the temperature of the Earth is continuing and several coastal areas may witness flooding in the coming years. Some Hollywood flicks have already shown a glimpse of how seawalls can stop sea water flooding. Not just this, Japan has already built them in some areas. Also Read: Climate change: Are we doing our bit for environment? Use beaches as natural barriers The beaches can also be used as a natural wall to negate the impact of the sea level rise. Big beaches or large dunes can help in stopping water from reaching homes and roads. This may be of great help in future. Install stormwater pumps Big stormwater pumps can be installed and used to suck sea water in case of flooding. It may come in handy if sea storms cause flooding. Watch: Climate change makes floods ferocious in Bangladesh × Raise level of roads The level of roads can also be raised to ensure that it doesn’t become a victim of sea water flooding. It may bring respite. Upgrade sewage systems It will also be a must to upgrade the sewage systems as they may be needed to hold large quantities of sea water if flooding ever happens. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>In another weather alert, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Saturday forecasted heavy rains with strong winds along the Makran coast and other parts of Balochistan. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In the latest advisory, the Met department of the country said the “severe cyclonic storm Shaheen moved west-northwestward during the last 12 hours” and was now at a distance of about 125 kilometres south of Gwadar, 250km southwest of Ormara and 470km west of Karachi. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The department added that the storm was likely to keep moving west-northwestwards till Saturday evening and then recurve southwestward towards Oman northern coast. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The storm will bring widespread rain, wind-thunderstorms with scattered heavy to very heavy rainfalls in Lasbella, Awaran, Kech, Gwadar and Panjgur districts of Balochistan till Sunday. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Met office has advised fishermen not to venture into the sea till Sunday as it predicts “very rough” sea conditions. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Heavy rains can also lead to urban flooding in Gwadar, Ormara, Pasni, Jiwani Turbat, while windstorms may cause damage to vulnerable structures along Makran coast, the department added in the advisory. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, the Sindh government on Thursday night announced that all educational institutions across the province would stay closed due to the storm. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


In another weather alert, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Saturday forecasted heavy rains with strong winds along the Makran coast and other parts of Balochistan.

In another weather alert, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Saturday forecasted heavy rains with strong winds along the Makran coast and other parts of Balochistan. In the latest advisory, the Met department of the country said the “severe cyclonic storm Shaheen moved west-northwestward during the last 12 hours” and was now at a distance of about 125 kilometres south of Gwadar, 250km southwest of Ormara and 470km west of Karachi. Also Read: Shura Mujahideen, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan declare 20-day truce in Pakistan The department added that the storm was likely to keep moving west-northwestwards till Saturday evening and then recurve southwestward towards Oman northern coast. The storm will bring widespread rain, wind-thunderstorms with scattered heavy to very heavy rainfalls in Lasbella, Awaran, Kech, Gwadar and Panjgur districts of Balochistan till Sunday. The Met office has advised fishermen not to venture into the sea till Sunday as it predicts “very rough” sea conditions. Also Read: Will Pakistan stop aiding terrorists ever? Heavy rains can also lead to urban flooding in Gwadar, Ormara, Pasni, Jiwani Turbat, while windstorms may cause damage to vulnerable structures along Makran coast, the department added in the advisory. Earlier, the Sindh government on Thursday night announced that all educational institutions across the province would stay closed due to the storm. (With inputs from agencies)

Cyclone Shaheen: Heavy rains to lash coastal areas in Pakistan’s Balochistan

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