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Colour does not name the event

An orange panel alone does not tell whether the concern is rain, lightning, wind or heat.

Colour does not name the event · UttaraPedia · explanatory diagram based on IMD legend

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Find the symbol

Use the legend to identify the hazard shown for the place and date.

Find the symbol · UttaraPedia · explanatory diagram based on IMD legend

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Rain has intensity terms

Heavy, very heavy and extremely heavy are different labels. Preserve the official wording.

Rain has intensity terms · UttaraPedia · explanatory diagram based on IMD legend

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Lightning changes the plan

An outdoor ridge, field or water activity needs a different response from ordinary rain.

Lightning changes the plan · UttaraPedia · explanatory diagram based on IMD legend

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Fog changes visibility

Road and flight decisions depend on visibility, not only on whether precipitation is shown.

Fog changes visibility · UttaraPedia · explanatory diagram based on IMD legend

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Heat and cold are hazards too

Temperature warnings need timing, exposure and health guidance from the responsible authority.

Heat and cold are hazards too · UttaraPedia · explanatory diagram based on IMD legend

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Coverage word adds scale

Isolated and widespread describe distribution; neither gives an exact start time at your pin.

Coverage word adds scale · UttaraPedia · explanatory diagram based on IMD legend

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Finish with the official advice

After colour and symbol, read the impact and action text attached to the latest bulletin.

Finish with the official advice · UttaraPedia · explanatory diagram based on IMD legend

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