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What Is Mission Mausam And Why Is It Needed?
As weather patterns grow more unpredictable due to climate crisis, India is taking a giant leap with "Mission Mausam" to improve weather understanding and forecasting through expanded observation networks.
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Exclusive: 90% Chance Of El Nino In July-August, Normal Monsoon Expected
A 90 percent probability of El Nino weather pattern developing in July-August has been predicted by the Secretary of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, M Ravichandran.
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Will Work On Using Science For Promoting Ease Of Living: Jitendra Singh
"We will work towards using science for promoting ease of living," said Dr Jitendra Singh while assuming charge as Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology.
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Draft Policy Aims To Offer Skills In 'Blue Economy' In Technical Colleges Of Coastal States
The Ministry of Earth Sciences has rolled out the draft of the Blue Economy policy inviting suggestions from stakeholders. The draft suggests offering educational programs on various technical and managerial skills in universities and engineering or technical institutes of the coastal states.
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India May Measure Depth Of Himalayan Glaciers For Study On Water
As global warming affects the Himalayas, the Ministry of Earth Sciences is planning to measure the depth of glaciers in the region to assess their volume and gauge the water available in them, officials said on Sunday.
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50-Fold Gain In 5 Years Under Monsoon Mission Plan For Farm Sector: Study
Investments of nearly Rs 1,000 crore on the National Monsoon Mission and the High Performance Computing programme of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) over the past five years have generated economic benefits worth Rs 50,000 crore for farmers, livestock rearers and fishermen, a survey has shown.
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Number Of Cyclones Have Gone Up In India: Earth Sciences Ministry
The Ministry of Earth Sciences today told the Rajya Sabha that India saw more cyclones in recent years. There were five cyclones over the Arabian Sea in 2019 against the average of one per year, the Ministry said.
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Government Launches Mausam App for Weather Forecasts
Mausam app promises accurate weather forecasts and other warnings for nearly 450 cities in the country. It will also provide current information such as temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction, for 200 cities. The data will be updated eight times a day.
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Centre To Procure 2 More Supercomputers To Improve Weather Forecast
The government will procure two more supercomputers in order to improve weather forecasting in the country, a top ministry official said on Sunday, adding that the combined computing powers would be eight times the existing capacity.
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India To Pump Rs 10,000 Crore In Deep Sea Mission
India has embarked on an ambitious Rs 10,000-crore Deep Sea Mission, likely to commence by the year end, to explore and mine mineral wealth beneath the ocean floor, a top government official said today.
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Talks With India Post On To Extend Weather, Health Services To Citizens
The Union Ministries of Earth Sciences and Health are in talks with the Department of Posts to use its resources to extend weather and medical services to citizens across the country.
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Fog Formation, Dispersion To Be Studied By Ministry Of Earth Sciences
In order to better understand fog formation and dispersion, which can further lead to improved visibility predictions, different arms of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) will jointly conduct observational experiments in the national capital.
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Heavy Rainfall Likely in Parts of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat: Meterological Department
The weather department today issued warning of "heavy to very heavy rainfall" in parts of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat over the next 48 hours even as it predicted heavy downpours in Odisha and Gangetic West Bengal on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Remnants of India's One of the Oldest Port Found in Goa
Scientists in the country have found remnants of a historically important port on Goa's Zuari River which is expected to be amongst the oldest signs of human trade on the central west coast and may be contemporary to Dwarka in Gujarat.
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India Extends Tsunami Warning Services to Sri Lanka, Seychelles
India has extended its tsunami early warning system services to Sri Lanka and the Seychelles.
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What Is Mission Mausam And Why Is It Needed?
As weather patterns grow more unpredictable due to climate crisis, India is taking a giant leap with "Mission Mausam" to improve weather understanding and forecasting through expanded observation networks.
-
Exclusive: 90% Chance Of El Nino In July-August, Normal Monsoon Expected
A 90 percent probability of El Nino weather pattern developing in July-August has been predicted by the Secretary of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, M Ravichandran.
-
Will Work On Using Science For Promoting Ease Of Living: Jitendra Singh
"We will work towards using science for promoting ease of living," said Dr Jitendra Singh while assuming charge as Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology.
-
Draft Policy Aims To Offer Skills In 'Blue Economy' In Technical Colleges Of Coastal States
The Ministry of Earth Sciences has rolled out the draft of the Blue Economy policy inviting suggestions from stakeholders. The draft suggests offering educational programs on various technical and managerial skills in universities and engineering or technical institutes of the coastal states.
-
India May Measure Depth Of Himalayan Glaciers For Study On Water
As global warming affects the Himalayas, the Ministry of Earth Sciences is planning to measure the depth of glaciers in the region to assess their volume and gauge the water available in them, officials said on Sunday.
-
50-Fold Gain In 5 Years Under Monsoon Mission Plan For Farm Sector: Study
Investments of nearly Rs 1,000 crore on the National Monsoon Mission and the High Performance Computing programme of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) over the past five years have generated economic benefits worth Rs 50,000 crore for farmers, livestock rearers and fishermen, a survey has shown.
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Number Of Cyclones Have Gone Up In India: Earth Sciences Ministry
The Ministry of Earth Sciences today told the Rajya Sabha that India saw more cyclones in recent years. There were five cyclones over the Arabian Sea in 2019 against the average of one per year, the Ministry said.
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Government Launches Mausam App for Weather Forecasts
Mausam app promises accurate weather forecasts and other warnings for nearly 450 cities in the country. It will also provide current information such as temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction, for 200 cities. The data will be updated eight times a day.
-
Centre To Procure 2 More Supercomputers To Improve Weather Forecast
The government will procure two more supercomputers in order to improve weather forecasting in the country, a top ministry official said on Sunday, adding that the combined computing powers would be eight times the existing capacity.
-
India To Pump Rs 10,000 Crore In Deep Sea Mission
India has embarked on an ambitious Rs 10,000-crore Deep Sea Mission, likely to commence by the year end, to explore and mine mineral wealth beneath the ocean floor, a top government official said today.
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Talks With India Post On To Extend Weather, Health Services To Citizens
The Union Ministries of Earth Sciences and Health are in talks with the Department of Posts to use its resources to extend weather and medical services to citizens across the country.
-
Fog Formation, Dispersion To Be Studied By Ministry Of Earth Sciences
In order to better understand fog formation and dispersion, which can further lead to improved visibility predictions, different arms of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) will jointly conduct observational experiments in the national capital.
-
Heavy Rainfall Likely in Parts of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat: Meterological Department
The weather department today issued warning of "heavy to very heavy rainfall" in parts of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat over the next 48 hours even as it predicted heavy downpours in Odisha and Gangetic West Bengal on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Remnants of India's One of the Oldest Port Found in Goa
Scientists in the country have found remnants of a historically important port on Goa's Zuari River which is expected to be amongst the oldest signs of human trade on the central west coast and may be contemporary to Dwarka in Gujarat.
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India Extends Tsunami Warning Services to Sri Lanka, Seychelles
India has extended its tsunami early warning system services to Sri Lanka and the Seychelles.
