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Weather Forecasting with AI
September 18 , 2025
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- The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare used AI to send monsoon forecasts to 3.8 crore farmers in 13 states in 2025.
- This is India’s first targeted dissemination of AI-based weather forecasts for agriculture.
- Forecasts were sent via SMS under the m-Kisan platform up to four weeks before rainfall.
- AI models used included Google’s Neural GCM (Global Circulation Model) and ECMWF’s (European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts) Artificial Intelligence Forecasting Systems (AIFS).
- These models outperformed traditional forecasts in predicting monsoon onset and pauses.
- The AI forecasts correctly predicted a 20-day mid-season pause in monsoon progression.
- Farmers received weekly forecast updates until continuous rains reached their areas.
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