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Source-This post is based on the article “India Meteorological Department celebrates 150th Year of its establishment and service to the nation” published in “PIB” on 15th January 2024.
Why in the News?
Recently, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) celebrated its 150th year of establishment and service to the nation.
Which significant services of the IMD were launched on this occasion?
| Services | Details |
| Weather Analysis and Forecast Enabling System (WAFES) | 1. It is a Web-GIS-based integrated Decision Support System (DSS) platform for visualizing meteorological observations and prediction models, thus facilitating decision-making regarding severe weather events. 2. It provides real-time information for various sectors such as Urban, Power, Hydrology, Health, Energy, Agriculture, Transport and Tourism under the ‘UPHHEATT‘ initiative. |
| Panchayat Mausam Seva Portal for farmers | 1. Developed by- India Meteorological Department, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Ministry of Panchayati Raj and Green Alert Mausam Sewa. 2. Purpose- This portal will deliver weather forecasts in English, Hindi, and 12 regional languages to every village by providing access to each panchayat head and panchayat secretary. |
| IMD’s Mobile App | 1. It is an integrated GIS-based mobile app providing a range of weather services. 2. It supports 12 Indian languages for diverse users. |
| National Framework of Climate Services (NFCS) | 1. It is a strategic initiative to establish a comprehensive and integrated system for delivering climate services and information. 2. Purpose- To offer crucial climate-related data and insights to diverse sectors such as agriculture, energy, disaster management, health, and water resource management. |
What is India Meteorological Department (IMD)?
IMD or the India Meteorological Department was established in 1875. It is responsible for meteorological observations, weather forecasting and seismology in India.
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