Bharat Forecast System

On 26th May 2025, Union Earth Sciences Minister unveiled one of the world’s first indigenously developed high-resolution ‘Bharat Forecast System (BSF)’.

Key Features

  • High-Resolution Forecasting: Enhances forecasting resolution from 12 km to 6 km, enabling village-specific weather predictions.
  • Powered by Women: Project led by four women scientists, echoing PM vision of ‘Nari Shakti’.
  • AI-Driven Real-Time Modeling: Utilizes the Triangular Cubic Octahedral Grid model to deliver real-time, precise predictions.

How does the BFS work?

  • Uses high-performance computing systems ‘Arka’ (IITM Pune) and ‘Arunika’ (NCMRWF Delhi).
  • Supports accurate and timely weather forecasts across India.
  • Covers a wide range of weather events including rainfall, cyclones, and ....
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