Mission Mausam to upgrade India weather forecasts with AI nowcasts and Panchayat level 6 km resolution by 2026

Published on 3 May 2026

Hourly forecasts may soon reach panchayats, not cities

Mission Mausam, a ₹2,000 crore initiative approved by the Union Cabinet, aims to make India truly weather-ready from 2024–2026. The Ministry of Earth Sciences plans to cut forecasting resolution to 6 km for panchayat-level predictions, using next-gen radars, HPC systems, and AI/ML models to deliver hourly nowcasts. It also links weather data to air quality and disaster decision-making.

Mission Mausam will shift forecasts from 12 km to 6 km for panchayat-level alerts
AI/ML plus new radars, satellites, and HPC are set to enable hourly nowcasts
The plan includes air quality monitoring and decision support for disaster managers
It combines observations, modeling, and last-mile dissemination via apps and social platforms

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Mission Mausam to upgrade India weather forecasts with AI nowcasts and Panchayat level 6 km resolution by 2026

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