Panchayat-level weather forecasts by end of 2024: IMD chief Mohapatra
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) will expand its weather forecasting to the panchayat level by late 2024, benefiting farmers and reducing climate-related losses. IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra discussed efforts to enhance urban rain forecasting and improve overall forecast accuracy through better observational networks and additional radars.