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IMD Tableau Showcases Advances In Cyclone Forecasting On Republic Day

IMD Tableau Showcases Advances In Cyclone Forecasting On Republic Day

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Last Updated:January 26, 2025, 14:05 IST The depiction of Cyclone Dana showcased how timely warnings ensured zero casualties, symbolising the life-saving power of accurate weather forecasts Republic Day 2025 (PTI Image) India’s strides in accurate prediction of cyclones and the resultant saving of lives, the benefits to farmers due to timely weather forecasts figure prominently in the tableau of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), which celebrated 150th anniversary of its foundation this year. The tableau of the IMD, which rolled down the Kartavya Path as part of the 76th Republic Day celebrations, featured a striking depiction of Cyclone Dana, that ravaged parts of Odisha and West Bengal last year, but led to very few casualties due to early warnings and timely evacuation of people from the affected regions. The depiction of Cyclone Dana showcased how timely warnings ensured zero casualties, symbolising the life-saving power of accurate weather forecasts The tableau also focused on initiatives for farmers, demonstrating how mobile weather alerts have revolutionised agriculture. Farmers are now empowered with predictions of weather patterns, ensuring better …

IMD using AI to enhance weather forecasts

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IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra during an interview with the PTI, in New Delhi. | Photo Credit: PTI India’s weather scientists have started harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance weather forecasts, India Meteorological Department Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said. In a free-wheeling interaction with PTI editors, he said over the next few years, the emerging technologies would also complement numerical weather forecasting models which are widely used at present to predict weather. He said the weather office has been increasing observational systems to make mesoscale weather forecasts at the panchayat level or over 10 sq km area at a faster rate. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has deployed a network of 39 doppler weather radars that cover 85% of the country’s landmass and enable hourly forecasts for prominent cities, Mr. Mohapatra said. “We have started using Artificial Intelligence in a limited way but within the next five years, AI will significantly enhance our models and techniques,” he said. Mr. Mohapatra said the IMD has digitised weather records for the country …