Date: 2025-07-01Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Mission Mausam”, India’s weather forecasting system is being substantially augmented to be of the global best standards, says Minister Dr Jitendra Singh
**Summary:**
Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Mission Mausam, India is significantly enhancing its weather forecasting system to meet global standards. This initiative, led by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, involves expanding the network of Automated Weather Stations (AWS) and Doppler radars to improve real-time weather prediction capabilities across the region. While acknowledging the challenges in forecasting sudden events like cloudbursts, the ministry is focusing on enhancing targeted forecasts, including long-range (30 days), short-range (3 days), and nowcasts (3 hours). The accuracy of the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) forecasts is evidenced by their widespread use, including via WhatsApp, in monsoon-prone areas. Dedicated weather forecast apps are also available for farmers and agriculturists. The Minister noted that the impact of extreme weather events can vary depending on local vulnerabilities, even with accurate forecasts. India's weather forecast information is also utilized by neighboring countries. (PIB Delhi, July 1, 2025)
Key Entities Referenced
IMD: India Meteorological Department, responsible for weather forecasting.
Ministry of Earth Sciences: The Indian government ministry responsible for weather forecasting and related activities.
Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India.
Mission Mausam: An initiative led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to improve India's weather forecasting system.
Dr Jitendra Singh: Union Minister In charge Meteorology Department and Earth Sciences Minister.
Automated Weather Stations AWS: Infrastructure being added to boost real-time weather prediction.
Mumbai, Maharashtra: A city in India prone to heavy monsoon rainfall, used as an example of IMD forecast accuracy.
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh: A city in Himachal Pradesh with one of India's oldest IMD forecasting centres.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Mission
Mausam”, India’s weather forecasting system is
being substantially augmented to be of the global
best standards, says Minister Dr Jitendra Singh
Automated Weather Stations (AWS) and doppler
radars are being added across the region to boost
real-time weather prediction: Earth Sciences Minister
Damage occurring after heavy rainfall or flash floods
may sometimes vary depending on the local factors
determining the vulnerability of the place or habitat
affected: Dr. Singh
Posted On: 01 JUL 2025 6:41PM by PIB Delhi
Responding to media queries about the last two days of extreme weather events across the region, Union
Minister In charge Meteorology Department, Dr Jitendra Singh, while addressing a press conference, affirmed
that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Mission Mausam”, India’s weather forecasting system is being
substantially augmented to be of the global best standards.
The Earth Sciences Minister further noted that Shimla has one of India’s oldest IMD forecasting centres.Dr Jitendra Singh further elaborated that Automated Weather Stations (AWS) and doppler radars are being
added across the region to boost real-time weather prediction. “While cloudbursts are sudden and difficult to
forecast due to their nature, our system is improving with targeted forecasts like Long Range (30 days), Short
Range (3 days), and Nowcast (3 hours),” he stated.
Dr Jitendra Singh said, our forecast system is so accurate that people in heavy monsoon prone places like
Mumbai tend to look at the IMD WhatsApp on their mobile phone before deciding whether to carry an
umbrella or not when they move out of their house. He also informed about dedicated weather forecast apps
for farmers and agriculturists.
Even when the weather forecast is accurate, Dr Jitendra Singh said, the damage occurring after heavy rainfall
or flash floods may sometimes vary depending on the local factors determining the vulnerability of the place
or habitat affected.
Our weather forecast inputs are also being availed by neighbouring countries which confirms their reliability,
said the Minister.
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