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Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurates India's first 'SkyCast' System, marking a significant advancement in aviation weather monitoring. The system, established at Indira Gandhi International Airport under "Mission Mausam," aims to provide real-time weather intelligence, thereby reducing flight delays due to fog and turbulence.
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The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune has inaugurated a new Incubation Center for Weather and Climate Startups. The launch was part of the WISE-2026 meet, which highlights the integration of private sectors into India's meteorological services. Attended by key dignitaries, the event launched Mission Mausam which
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The Secretary of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Dr. M. Ravichandran, inaugurated a new Urban Testbed and Aerosol Observatory at the SRM Institute of Science and Technology in Chennai, under the 'Mission Mausam' initiative. This facility is equipped with advanced instruments to collect comprehensive atmospheric data to enhance
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India has significantly expanded its Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) network from 14 units in 2014 to 50 operational units by 2026. This expansion under the India Meteorological Department (IMD) covers over 87% of the country, enhancing the forecasting accuracy of cyclones, heavy rains, and thunderstorms. With Mission Mausam, India plans
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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