The Consulate General of India in San Francisco on Wednesday said it is closely monitoring the potential tsunami threat following a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula.
The advisory urged Indian nationals in coastal areas to follow instructions if a tsunami warning is issued.
In a post on X, the Consulate said: “The Consulate General of India in San Francisco is monitoring the potential tsunami threat following the recent 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. Indian nationals in California, other US West Coast states, and Hawaii are advised to take the following steps:
-Follow local alerts: Carefully monitor warnings from US authorities, including local emergency management and the US Tsunami Warning Centers.
-Move to higher ground if a tsunami alert is issued.
-Avoid coastal areas.
-Prepare for emergencies and keep devices charged.
For assistance, contact the emergency helpline number at +1-415-483-6629 or email enquiry.sf@mea.gov.in](mailto:enquiry.sf@mea.gov.in.”
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Tsunami warnings have been issued for Taiwan, the Philippines, Hawaii, Alaska’s Aleutian Islands, and parts of Indonesia, with advisories in place for much of the US West Coast.