India Launches Mission Mausam to Enhance Weather Forecasting and Climate Readiness

The ₹2000 crore initiative aims to improve forecast accuracy by 10-15% in five years and bolster disaster management with advanced technologies.

Mission Mausam was unveiled on the 150th foundation day of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), marking a major step toward climate resilience.
The initiative includes doubling Doppler radars to 80 by 2026 and expanding meteorological observational systems across the country.
IMD’s Vision 2047 document outlines goals such as hyperlocal forecasts, 100% detection of severe weather, and significant accuracy improvements by 2047.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the role of advanced meteorological technology in reducing disaster impacts and enhancing economic resilience.
India’s advancements in weather forecasting have also benefited neighboring countries, with IMD playing a key role in regional disaster management efforts.