Earth Sciences Ministry launches 6 km Bharat Forecast System by women scientists for local weather, rainfall

New Delhi: The Earth Sciences ministry today launched a high-resolution (6 km) numerical global model-Bharat Forecast System-for operational forecasts up to the panchayat level, which is expected to help address extreme rainfall events, among other things. Dedicating the model to the country, Earth Sciences Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has said that the indigenously made BFS was developed by five female scientists, which highlights India’s women-led development. He said that IMD has played a pivotal role in taking the country’s economy to the 4th position, as in the last few years, the department has contributed over 50 thousand crores by preventing potential losses and increasing potential gains in rupees.

Developed by the Pune-based Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), the Bharat Forecasting System will provide forecasts with a 6 km resolution – the highest in the world – that will allow the meteorological department to predict small-scale weather features more accurately.