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The Ministry of Earth Sciences reported a 37% discrepancy between the Budget Estimate and Revised Estimate under Mission Mausam due to procurement challenges of key observing systems such as Doppler Weather Radars and wind profilers. This was addressed in the Lok Sabha by Dr. Jitendra Singh, highlighting the complexity of
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In response to the increasing threats posed by extreme weather events, India's Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is modernizing its climate monitoring and weather forecasting systems through the central sector scheme Mission Mausam. This initiative, supported by a 2,000 crore budget, aims to improve high-resolution weather prediction
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The Ministry of Earth Sciences has implemented various initiatives to advance India's weather and climate monitoring capabilities. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), collaborating with other institutes, has launched projects like the Monsoon Mission and Mission Mausam to improve forecast accuracy and response to severe weather. The Bharat Forecasting
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The Government of India has unveiled 'Mission Mausam' aimed at improving the accuracy, effectiveness, and timeliness of weather forecasting and early warning systems for disaster management. Implemented by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, the initiative will enhance observational networks, upgrade numerical weather prediction models, and expand high-performance computing
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The Ministry of Earth Sciences has reported significant improvements in cyclone and heavy rainfall forecasting due to Mission Mausam, implemented in Odisha. This initiative has helped decrease fatalities in recent cyclones like Cyclone Biparjoy and Cyclone Dana by providing timely warnings. New infrastructure, including Doppler Weather Radars, is planned to
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has achieved accurate monsoon forecasts for the past three years (2023-2025) with an average forecast error of only 1.9% of the Long Period Average (LPA). IMD is enhancing forecast precision through advanced climate models, high-resolution satellite data, and techniques such as AI under Mission
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The Ministry of Earth Sciences has announced the strengthening of Doppler Weather Radar infrastructure in Kerala, aiming to improve weather forecasting and cyclone tracking. Two radars are operational in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram, with a new installation planned for Wayanad to address coverage gaps in coastal and hilly regions. The upgrade
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The Indian government, via the Ministry of Earth Sciences and the India Meteorological Department, is enhancing its weather forecasting capabilities. This involves deploying state-of-the-art technology such as AI/ML-based systems, ensemble forecasting, and new radar installations under the Mission Mausam initiative to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Moreover, the
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The Ministry of Earth Sciences reported significant advancements in the accuracy of weather forecasts, early warning dissemination, and climate services delivery during 2025. The India Meteorological Department's forecasts during the 2025 monsoon were highly accurate, with rainfall predictions closely aligning with actual occurrences. The government is advancing its
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) successfully predicted below-normal monsoon rainfall for Northeast India, including Assam, for 2025 using the Multi-Model Ensemble forecasting system. Enhancements in climate resilience involve advanced forecasting techniques, AI and ML integration, and satellite-based monitoring. Source: Original Link
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In response to climate change and its impact on weather patterns, India has strengthened its weather predictive systems. The Ministry of Earth Sciences has implemented "Mission Mausam" and introduced advanced systems like Bharat Forecast System and Mithuna Forecast System to enhance local weather forecasting. Collaboration with international programs
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The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MOES) has deployed 47 Doppler Weather Radars (DWRs) across India, including three specific installations in Himachal Pradesh at Kufri, Jot, and Murari Devi, achieving an 87% national coverage. As part of its 'Mission Mausam,' the ministry aims to enhance India's climate