India Adopts AI for Next-Gen Aatmanirbhar Weather Forecasts
• India launches the Bharat Forecasting System (BFS), enhancing weather prediction with a 6-km resolution model.
• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) integrates AI for faster, hyperlocal weather alerts and nowcasts.
• BFS and AI combine to provide a layered approach, improving preparedness for farmers, cities, and coastal regions.
India combats unpredictable weather with new system
India is entering a new phase in its battle against unpredictable monsoons, sudden floods, and scorching heatwaves. On May 26, 2025, the Ministry of Earth Sciences launched the Bharat Forecasting System (BFS), a high-resolution weather model powered by Pune’s “Arka” supercomputer. Running on a 6-kilometre grid—double the detail of earlier 12-km models—BFS promises more precise forecasts for cities, districts, and even individual valleys.
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