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1. Understanding the Role of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) Weather Forecasting and Disaster Management

2. Introduction to IMD Established in 1875 to manage meteorological observations, weather forecasting, and seismology.

Headquarters: New Delhi.

Key Role: Providing weather updates, climate research, and disaster warnings.

3. IMD’s Functions Weather forecasting for agriculture, aviation, and public safety.
Monitoring cyclones, earthquakes, and other natural phenomena.
Issuing early warnings to mitigate disaster impacts .

4. Methods and Tools for Weather Forecasting Satellite observations (INSAT series).
Doppler Weather Radars (DWR).
Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) models.
Surface and upper-air observations using weather balloons and automatic stations.

5. Monitoring Cyclones and Disaster Management IMD’s cyclone tracking and real-time warnings.
Collaboration with National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
Example: Early warning for Cyclone Biparjoy (2023) saved thousands of lives.

6. IMD’s Role in Climate Research Tracking climate trends, studying monsoon patterns, and analyzing climate change impacts.
Publishing reports like State of the Climate in India.
Example: Study on rising temperatures and its agricultural impact.

7. Historical Climate and IMD’s Evolution Ancient climate shaping agriculture (e.g., monsoon dependence in Indus Valley).
Establishment of IMD in 1875 for systematic data collection.
Evolution with technology (satellites, radars, AI).

8. IMD and Agricultural Support Role in advising farmers about monsoon timing and rainfall patterns.
Issuing Agrometeorological advisories to support crop planning and irrigation.
Example: IMD’s Kisan Portal for farmers’ benefit.

9. IMD’s Role in Monsoon Prediction Significance of monsoon in India’s economy and agriculture.
Long-Range Forecast (LRF) models for predicting seasonal rainfall.
Use of dynamic models to assess rainfall distribution.

10. Cyclones – Recent Case Study Cyclone Biparjoy (2023) :
1. Tracked by IMD from early stages using satellite imagery.
2. Issued warnings that led to timely evacuations of coastal populations.
3. Result: Minimal casualties and significant economic loss prevention .

11. Challenges and Future Directions Challenges: Need for increased accuracy in long-term forecasts.
Improving communication to rural areas. Future Directions:
Integration of AI and machine learning in weather prediction. Expanding radar coverage across remote regions.

12. Conclusion IMD is integral to India’s disaster preparedness and climate research.

Technological advancements have enhanced forecasting accuracy.

Contribution to agriculture, disaster management, and environmental safety.

13. Bibliography IMD Official Website: https://mausam.imd.gov.in NDMA: https://ndma.gov.in BYJU’s: https://byjus.com/free-ias-prep/india-meteorological-department-imd Evolution of IMD: https://rsmcnewdelhi.imd.gov.in Google Images: https://Google.com

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