Pune, April 24: Aiming precision in monsoon forecasting, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) is planning to develop “dynamic” prediction models, supplementing the existing statistics-based systems.
The programme to be given effect from next year will involve various meteorological institutes in the country that will work on the proposed ‘National Mission on Monsoon’ being undertaken at the instance of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES).
“Use of reliable dynamic models will improve accuracy in weather and monsoon predictions”, said Ajit Tyagi, Director General, Meteorology, IMD, at the just-concluded session of South Asian Climate Outlook Forum (SACOF) here.
The IMD officials, who participated in the deliberations, said various international dynamic prediction models would be studied to devise a five year monsoon forecast plan for India.
–PTI