The IMD launched an AI-enabled monsoon forecasting system developed with the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, providing hyperlocal, impact-based forecasts up to four weeks in advance with an error margin reduced to just four days.
One-Liners
| Fact / Entity | Detail |
|---|---|
| What | IMD launched AI-enabled monsoon forecasting system |
| When | May 2026 |
| Who | India Meteorological Department (IMD) and Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) |
| Key Feature | Hyperlocal, impact-based forecasts up to four weeks in advance |
| Technical Achievement | Error margin reduced to just four days |
| Significance | Enhanced climate resilience, agricultural planning, and disaster preparedness |
