Tag: India Meteorological Department

5 things about AI you may have missed today: Huawei introduces Zhiji AI model, Social media AI influencers and more
7Apr By adminNo Comments
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Huawei introduces Zhiji AI model, Social media AI influencers and more

[ad_1] Huawei introduces Zhiji AI model for weather forecasting; AI models challenge human social media influencers; IMD enhances weather forecasting with AI, machine learning; Blind internet users encounter AI aid challenges- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. Huawei introduces Zhiji AI model for weather forecastingHuawei's Zhiji AI model challenges traditional weather forecasting, offering precision within a few kilometres. Developed from Pangu-Weather, it provides a five-day forecast with 3km accuracy. Pangu-Weather, acclaimed as China's best scientific innovation in 2023, revolutionised weather prediction with rapid, accurate forecasts. Published in Nature, it achieved a seven-day forecast in 10 seconds, surpassing traditional methods, the South China Morning ...
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IMD looks to transform weather prediction accuracy with 85 radars and ISRO satellite
7Mar By adminNo Comments
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IMD looks to transform weather prediction accuracy with 85 radars and ISRO satellite

[ad_1] In a groundbreaking stride towards precision weather forecasting, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) is set to deploy 85 radars across the nation, with an additional boost from the recently launched ISRO satellite to amplify prediction capabilities. IMD Director General M Mohapatra, speaking on Wednesday, highlighted the remarkable accuracy of IMD's predictions, notably foreseeing the impact of last year's El Nino on the monsoon. Despite the challenge, IMD's predictions stood unrivalled, accurately anticipating the rainfall patterns."There is no one to compete with IMD now. There was no match for our forecast of the 2023 monsoon," declared Mohapatra. The forecast translated into a successful outcome for the nation, witnessing a bountiful harvest and a stable economy, the T...
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AI weather forecasting: IMD says predicting severe weather events challenging, turns to new tech
13Jan By adminNo Comments
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AI weather forecasting: IMD says predicting severe weather events challenging, turns to new tech

[ad_1] AI weather forecasting: As it celebrates 150th year of its establishment, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has now set its eyes on fine-tuning its weather forecast models using artificial intelligence (AI) and faster supercomputers even though it struggles to predict small-level severe weather events. In an interview with PTI, IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said the weather office was setting up test beds in Odisha and Madhya Pradesh to better understand the physical processes leading to the formation of thunderstorms and heavy monsoon rains which could eventually help improve weather forecasts.The IMD will kick start its 150th-anniversary celebrations on Monday with the launch of ‘Panchayat Mausam Seva' that aims to take weather forecasts to every farmer in e...
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Rains ahoy! Track the Monsoon with these 3 weather apps – MAUSAM, Skymet, AccuWeather
23Jun By adminNo Comments
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Rains ahoy! Track the Monsoon with these 3 weather apps – MAUSAM, Skymet, AccuWeather

[ad_1] India's southwest monsoon, which had experienced a two-week delay, is expected to gain momentum over the upcoming weekend, providing much-needed rainfall to the central, western, and northern regions, as stated by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The delay has resulted in a significant 33% shortfall in June's rainfall nationwide, with certain areas experiencing a staggering 94% deficit. Traditionally, by June 25, the monsoon's western branch would have made substantial progress into Gujarat. However, this year, Cyclone Biparjoy hindered its advancement by absorbing all available moisture from the Konkan coast.June plays a crucial role in the monsoon season, contributing around 16-17% of the overall rainfall, particularly important for the agricultural sector. Farmers ty...
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