Mission Mausam Latest News
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 of Mission 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.
Source: PIB
Last updated on Sep, 2026
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