India Launches 'Mission Mausam' to Combat Extreme Weather Events

The Union Cabinet of India has approved 'Mission Mausam', a Rs 2,000 crore initiative over two years to enhance climate prediction and response. The mission involves key institutions under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and aims to improve weather and climate information through advanced technology and high-performance supercomputing, benefiting sectors like agriculture, disaster management, and urban planning.

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved 'Mission Mausam', a Rs 2,000 crore initiative to boost India's capability in predicting and responding to extreme weather events and climate change.

The mission will be driven by the India Meteorological Department, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, and National Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting, with support from other MoES bodies. It will focus on enhanced observations and highly accurate, timely weather and climate information.

Key elements include advanced radar systems, supercomputers, and cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence. The initiative aims to benefit multiple sectors and improve decision-making in urban planning and disaster management, further strengthening resilience against climate change impacts.

(With inputs from agencies.)