The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced ambitious goals for weather forecasting and disaster management in its Vision-2047 document, released during its 150th anniversary. The main goal is to have highly accurate weather forecasts and prevent deaths from severe weather events.
Here's a simplified explanation:
What is the IMD? The India Meteorological Department, the agency responsible for weather forecasting and related services in India.
What is Vision-2047? A plan outlining the IMD's goals for the next 22 years (until 2047).
What are the main goals of Vision-2047?
- Highly accurate forecasts: 100% accuracy for 3-day forecasts, 90% for 5-day forecasts, 80% for 7-day forecasts, and 70% for 10-day forecasts.
- Improved severe weather detection: Detecting severe weather events at the village and even household level.
- Zero fatalities from severe weather: Preventing all deaths caused by extreme weather.
How will the IMD achieve these goals?
- Enhanced observation systems: Using more advanced technology like satellites and radars.
- Impact-based forecasts: Providing forecasts that explain how the weather will affect people and property.
- Risk-based warnings: Giving warnings based on the specific risks in different areas.
- Geospatial technology and data-driven systems: Using maps and data analysis to improve forecasts and warnings.
What is "Mission Mausam"? A new initiative launched as part of the IMD's anniversary celebration. It focuses on using advanced tools like artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve weather forecasting.
Key Facts:
- The IMD was founded after major weather disasters in the 1860s.
- Mission Mausam will use advanced weather modeling techniques.
- The IMD will have a display at the Republic Day parade.
- A special coin and stamp were released for the anniversary.
What is the overall vision? To make India a "weather-ready" and "climate-smart" nation, meaning that the country is well-prepared for all types of weather and can use weather information to improve people's lives and the economy.
What are the future technological advancements planned? The IMD plans to use new scientific and technological advancements to improve its monitoring and forecasting systems over the next two decades.
In simple terms: The IMD has announced ambitious plans to greatly improve weather forecasting in India. They want to provide highly accurate forecasts and prevent deaths from severe weather events by using advanced technology and better warning systems. This will help protect people and property and make India more prepared for all types of weather.