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The India Meteorological Department has launched the National Framework for Climate Services, which will generate climate data to help mitigate the adverse effects of extreme weather on agriculture, health, power, and water services. The framework aims to improve coordination between the IMD and user sectors and address the impact of climate change on various sectors. Last year was the second warmest on record for India, and climate disasters such as heatwaves, floods, and extreme rainfall events have become more frequent in recent years. The framework will help government departments better p...

A special program was organized at the Meteorological Centre, Ranchi on the 150th year of the establishment of the India Meteorological Department on Monday. Airport Director, R.R. Maurya as special guest; Regional Director, BCAS. (Ministry of Civil Aviation) Ashok Lakra; Professor, Birsa

India's home and agriculture ministries, along with other agencies, are calling for improved forecasts of extreme weather events as climate change impacts become more pronounced. The agencies highlighted the need for better predictions of heatwaves, lightning strikes, and glacial lake outburst floods, among other events. They stressed that extreme weather is one of the biggest challenges facing the country and that accurate and localized forecasts are necessary for farmers and disaster management. The India Meteorological Department also launched a National Framework of Climate Services to red...

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has launched a National Framework of Climate Services (NFCS) to reduce losses from climate hazards and extreme weather events. The framework aims to strengthen the production and delivery of science-based climate monitoring and prediction services for sectors such as agriculture, health, energy, and disaster management. The IMD also launched a mobile app called 'Mausam' and unveiled new initiatives such as Panchayat Mausam Seva. The Earth sciences minister stated that IMD has improved its forecast accuracy of severe weather events by 40% in the last fi...

India News: India Meteorological Department (IMD) launched a national framework of climate services (NFCS) to protect critical sectors through climate monitoring.