National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) Director Balaji Ramakrishnan (third from right) along with team members at one of the sites identified in Karaikal in the Union Territory for setting up a high-frequency radar to measure surface currents. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) will soon deploy a high-frequency (HF) radar along Puducherry’s coastline to measure surface currents and waves upto 200 km offshore. The proposed radars will support real-time ocean monitoring, data validation and early warning of severe weather events including cyclones. NIOT has identified two suitable locations — Kilinjalmedu and Akkempettai in Karaikal — for installation of the high-frequency radar system. As many as 10 sites were identified and NIOT gave its preference for two sites. Published – April 30, 2026 03:26 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Maha Bar Bench Conclave 2026 Sets Benchmark as Maharashtra’s First Legal Skilling Platform ‘Sathyavan Savithiri’: First look of Keerthy Suresh’s next out