IMD Launches 'Mausam Mobile App' for Farmers To Provide Accurate Weather Forecasts and Warnings

India's national weather agency recently celebrated its 150th foundation day by unveiling the latest version of its homegrown mobile app. The Mausam Gram service, accessible through the India Meteorology Department’s Mausam app, promises to provide comprehensive weather information and forecasts across the country, including oceanic areas. This milestone is not just about meteorology but also marks a new era for farmers, offering them vital information for better decision-making.

Emphasizing inclusivity, the app, available in English, Hindi, and 12 regional languages, aims to empower every household with precise weather forecasts. The innovative Panchayat Mausam Seva, an offshoot of the app, focuses specifically on farmers, delivering weather alerts and guidance tailored to agricultural activities. This move signifies a modernized approach to agrometeorology services, aligning with the India Meteorology Department's commitment to supporting farmers and mitigating crop losses due to unpredictable weather.

On its 150th foundation day, the India Meteorology Department (IMD) has ushered in a new era of accessibility and information dissemination through the launch of the Mausam Gram service on its Mausam mobile app. To reach every household, this cutting-edge platform provides users with a user-friendly interface, allowing them to access weather data, forecasts, and warnings for any location in the country. Director-General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra envisions this as a groundbreaking step, stating that "Through this platform, the IMD will potentially be reaching out to every household."

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The platform caters to diverse linguistic preferences, being available in English, Hindi, and 12 regional languages. It offers detailed weather forecasts, covering crucial parameters like rainfall, temperature, humidity, wind, and cloud conditions. Users can conveniently search for a location by name, pincode, or latitude-longitude, or simply click on the map to retrieve localized weather information. This inclusivity ensures that the service is accessible to a wide spectrum of users across the nation.

In a significant move towards supporting the agricultural community, the IMD has introduced the Panchayat Mausam Seva. This specialized service provides tailored weather alerts and guidance to farmers, aiding them in making informed decisions related to sowing, transplantation, irrigation, and fertilizers. Weather scientists view this as an evolution of agrometeorology services, acknowledging its potential to reduce farm input costs and mitigate crop losses caused by unpredictable weather patterns.

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The commitment to farmers was underlined during the 150th-day function, where Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar launched both the Mausam and Panchayat Mausam Seva services. The occasion also marked the release of a book chronicling the evolution of services provided by the IMD since its inception in 1865 when it started issuing port weather warnings.

Over the years, the IMD has been at the forefront of weather forecasting services, introducing various initiatives to address specific needs. Notable milestones include aviation weather forecasts in 1911, agrometeorology services in 1945, storm surge warnings in 1977, and more recent additions like air quality forecasts in 2018 and urban meteorological services in 2020.

As the Mausam app enters this new phase, its focus on farmers through the Panchayat Mausam Seva signifies a progressive approach to leveraging technology to benefit the agricultural sector. The amalgamation of tradition and innovation is evident in the IMD's journey, reflecting its commitment to providing accurate and timely weather information for the betterment of society.

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