Radiation Warnings in India
Radiation Warnings for India (South Asia) come from India Meteorological Department (IMD), National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Central Water Commission (CWC). This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for New Delhi.
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At a glance
- countryIndia · Asia
- reference cityNew Delhi (28.61, 77.21)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number112
- risk profileflood, storm, heat, drought, earthquake, landslide, cold, tsunami, epidemic, air, radiation
What counts as a radiation warnings
Radiation warnings are issued by nuclear regulators and civil protection after a release of radioactive material, or as a precaution around a nuclear facility. Protective measures are specific and ordered: sheltering, closing ventilation, taking stable iodine only when instructed, and avoiding contaminated food and water.
Who issues radiation warnings in India
- meteoIndia Meteorological Department (IMD)
- civilNational Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
- hydroCentral Water Commission (CWC)
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in India
- Shelter indoors, close windows and switch off ventilation until told otherwise.
- Take stable iodine only on official instruction - never on your own.
- Do not consume fresh local produce, milk or rainwater until cleared.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for India: IAEA, national nuclear regulators, civil protection agencies, CTBTO. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues radiation warnings in India?
India Meteorological Department (IMD), National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Central Water Commission (CWC). Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in India?
The primary emergency number is 112. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live radiation warnings for India?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for New Delhi from IAEA, national nuclear regulators, civil protection agencies, CTBTO. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
More warnings for India
- Severe Weather Warnings
- Flood Warnings
- Heat Warnings
- Cold and Snow Warnings
- Drought Warnings
- Air Quality Warnings
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Generated 2026-10-18. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.