IMD D-G Mrutyunjay Mohapatra explains.

Who is mrutyunjay Mohapatra?

Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, who is affectionately known as 'cyclone man of India' for having accurately predicted the path of ferocious cyclonic storm Phailin that hit the coast of Orissa in 1999. ... As head of the cyclone division in the Indian Meteorological Department, New Delhi, Mohapatra has seen over forty cyclones.

What is the function of IMD?

India Meteorological Department (IMD) is the National Meteorological Service provider of the country and the principal government agency in all matters relating to meteorology, Satellite Meteorology, Agricultural Meteorology, Civil Aviation Meteorology, Cyclone watch, Marine Meteorology, Hydrometeorology, Seismology ...