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title: "India Uses AI majorly on weather forecasts as foods, drought increased"  
description: "India Turns to AI to Predict Weather Chaos: Supercharging Forecasts for a Nation on Edge"  
author: "Saumya Mishra"  
published: 2023-12-25  
updated: 2023-12-26  
canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/news/3664/india-uses-ai-majorly-on-weather-forecasts-as-foods-drought-increased  
category: "technology"  
tags: ["india", "ai", "environment"]  
reading_time: 2 minutes  

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# India Uses AI majorly on weather forecasts as foods, drought increased

Faced with a surge in [extreme weather](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/111919/what-s-driving-the-increase-in-extreme-weather-events) events and nearly **3,000 lives** lost this year, India is harnessing the power of [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/302478/artificial-intelligence-exploring-the-power-and-potential-of-ai) (AI) to revolutionize its [weather forecasting](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/105330/what-is-the-impact-of-ai-on-improving-the-accuracy-of-weather-forecasting). This ambitious initiative aims to build advanced climate models and deliver more accurate predictions, crucial for mitigating the impact of floods, droughts, and torrential rains.

## Key Highlights:

- **AI to the rescue:** [Rising global temperatures](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/302459/climate-change-the-science-behind-global-warming-and-its-impacts) have intensified weather clashes in India, prompting the [adoption of AI](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/113868/what-new-trends-are-driving-the-adoption-of-ai-in-businesses) technology. The UK's Met Office's success with AI models further fuels India's optimism.
- **Accurate forecasts for 1.4 billion:** With a vast population and significant [food production](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/158103/how-is-nanotechnology-being-used-in-agriculture-and-food-production), India relies heavily on precise weather forecasts. IMD currently uses supercomputers, but AI integration aims for higher-quality data at lower costs.
- **Drilling down to village level:** Expanding observation stations and collecting data at the village level will provide finer-resolution data, crucial for more accurate forecasts.

[**AI-powered Future**](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/303117/our-future-with-robots-after-the-launch-of-ai)**:** The **India Meteorological Department (IMD)** is leading the charge, with **KS Hosalikar**, head of climate research, emphasizing the potential of AI-based models and advisories for improved forecasts. IMD has already leveraged AI for public alerts on heatwaves and diseases, and plans are underway to bolster observatories for village-level [data collection](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/105129/how-to-use-mobile-devices-for-data-collection-in-business).

**Cost-effective Edge:** **Saurabh Rathore**, an **IIT-Delhi** **professor**, highlights the cost-effectiveness of AI [models compared](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/51617/how-fast-are-the-mid-2018-macbook-pro-models-compared-to-one-another-how-fast-are-they-compared-to-the-models-replaced) to supercomputers, running even on standard desktops. However, experts like **Parthasarathi Mukhopadhyay**, a climate scientist, caution that high-resolution data remains vital for optimal AI performance.

![India Uses AI majorly on weather forecasts as foods, drought increased](https://www.mindstick.com/usernews/655071/e0ec22af-2210-4bad-93ef-be0e27750140/images/41348db0-a2e3-47e1-a9ac-566121a0770a.jpg)

**Government Backing:** India's government has established a dedicated center to explore AI integration through workshops and conferences, demonstrating its commitment to this transformative technology.

India's journey towards AI-powered weather forecasting marks a significant step in safeguarding its people and crops from the wrath of extreme weather. With continued [research and development](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/158105/what-is-the-current-state-of-research-and-development-in-nanotechnology), this initiative holds the potential to save lives and build a more resilient future for the nation.

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