The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) will install four additional radars under Mission Mausam in Jammu & Kashmir for more accurate, district wise specific weather forecasts.
About Mission Mausam:
It was launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences in 2024.
It is implemented by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the National Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF), and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM).
It aims to improve weather and climate services, ensuring timely and precise observation, modeling, and forecasting information for multiple sectors, including agriculture, disaster management, and rural development.
Objectives of Mission Mausam:
To enhance India's capability in weather forecasting across various scales—short-term, medium-term, extended-range, and seasonal
To develop high-resolution models for improved accuracy in predicting monsoon behaviour
To strengthen observational networks with advanced radars, satellites, and automated weather stations
To provide actionable advisories for agriculture, water resources, energy, health, and disaster management sectors
To build capacity through research collaborations with national and international institutions
Significance ofMission Mausam
It marks a transformative milestone in India's efforts to address climate variability and its far-reaching socio-economic impacts.
It supports sustainable development while safeguarding lives, livelihoods, and critical infrastructure.
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