Zero-Error Forecasting
- Aims to achieve zero-error forecasts by 2047.
- Has an aim to have an accuracy of 90% for five-day forecasts, 80% and 70% for seven and ten-day forecasts respectively, in the severe weather event predictions.
Severe Weather Preparedness
- The early and accurate warning is targeted for zero fatality due to severe weather.
- Severe weather will be detected 100% at the village and household level through the improved radars, satellites, and remote-sensing systems.
Key Initiatives Launched
- Vision Document “Har Har Mausam, Har Ghar Mausam” with improved forecasting and disaster management
- Mission Mausam for Next Generation Weather Technology
- Global Contributions
- India’s Flash Flood Guidance System supports countries like Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
India Meteorological Department
It is the national meteorological service of India.
- What does IMD do?
- IMD is the primary government agency for all meteorological matters in India
- IMD provides weather observations, forecasts, and warnings
- When was IMD established?
- IMD was established in 15 January 1875.
- Where is IMD headquartered?
- IMD’s headquarters are located in Mausam Bhawan, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.
- Who is the head of IMD?
- The Director General of Meteorology is the head of IMD
- Ministry
- Ministry of Earth Sciences
