INDIA
METEOROLOGICAL DEPARTMENT - ENVIRONMENT
News:
IMD issues ‘heatwave
alert’ for parts of southern and eastern India for next two days
What's
in the news?
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD)
has released an updated Seasonal outlook for the hot weather season spanning
from April to June 2024.
India
Meteorological Department (IMD):
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Established in 1875, the IMD serves as the National Meteorological Service of
India and is the primary government agency responsible for meteorology and
related subjects.
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The organization is headed by the Director General of Meteorology.
Nodal
Ministry: Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)
Headquarters: New
Delhi
Regional
Centres:
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It comprises 6 Regional Meteorological Centres, each supervised by a Deputy
Director General, located in Mumbai, Chennai, New Delhi, Calcutta, Nagpur, and
Guwahati.
Mandate:
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Conduct
meteorological observations and provide current and forecasted
meteorological information to support various weather-sensitive activities such
as agriculture, shipping, aviation, and offshore oil explorations.
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Issue
warnings for severe weather phenomena like tropical cyclones,
dust storms, heavy rains, heatwaves, etc., which pose threats to life and
property.
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Supply meteorological statistics required for sectors like agriculture,
water resource management, industries, and oil exploration.
● Conduct and promote research in meteorology and related disciplines.