Delhi Braces for Weather Station Expansion as IMD Launches New Agrometeorological Platforms

The India Meteorological Department and Ministry of Earth Sciences are installing 50 automatic weather stations in Delhi to enhance data collection. They launched platforms KRIPA and SANKALP for agrometeorological advisories tailored to farmers. The initiative aims to improve forecasts and extend services to neighboring countries.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is set to revolutionize weather monitoring in Delhi with the installation of 50 automatic weather stations. Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced the project as a key move to bolster city-level weather data collection, ultimately benefiting agricultural strategies and mitigating climate variability impacts.

In a significant step towards agrarian support, IMD launched KRIPA and SANKALP, new platforms delivering location-specific agrometeorological advisories. Designed to assist farmers, these systems offer tailored weather predictions and crop management guidelines, aiming to enhance productivity and minimize climate-related damages.

IMD's expanded efforts underscore its advancing capabilities, with improved severe weather forecasting accuracy and extended services to countries like Bangladesh and Nepal. Officials highlighted ongoing goals to refine tropical weather forecasting and communication strategies, aligning with the mission to advance India's weather management and self-reliance.

(With inputs from agencies.)