| Product type | High-resolution Weather forecasting system |
|---|---|
| Owner | Ministry of Earth Sciences |
| Produced by | India Meteorological Department |
| Country | India |
| Introduced | 26 May 2025 |
Bharat Forecasting System (BFS) or Bharat Forecasting System is an Indian high-resolution weather prediction system, launched by the Government of India on 26 May 2025.[1][2] It was developed by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.[3][4] The system operates on a 6-kilometer grid, which improves accuracy for medium and short-range forecasts.[5][6]
Overview
It aims to enhance the prediction of monsoon patterns, cyclones, and other extreme weather events.[7] The system comes with a forecast accuracy of 30% to 64%[8][9] and is designed to support disaster management initiatives and agricultural planning across the country.[10]
References
- ↑ "UPSC Key: Bharat Forecasting System, World's fourth-largest economy and Indus Waters treaty". The Indian Express. 2025-05-26. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
- ↑ "Bharat Forecast System launched: How new weather model with world's highest-resolution will help India". The Economic Times. 2025-05-26. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
- ↑ "Government to unveil Bharat Forecasting System on Monday". The Economic Times. 2025-05-25. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
- ↑ https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/highresolution-bharat-forecast-system-launched-to-address-extreme-weather-events-101748243943294.html
- ↑ "UPSC Key: Bharat Forecasting System, World's fourth-largest economy and Indus Waters treaty". The Indian Express. 2025-05-26. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
- ↑ https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/highresolution-bharat-forecast-system-launched-to-address-extreme-weather-events-101748243943294.html
- ↑ "Bharat Forecast System: How it will work; key features and other details - CNBC TV18". CNBCTV18. 2025-05-26. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
- ↑ Pillai, Soumya (2025-05-26). "IMD makes leap with Made-in-India Bharat Forecast System, promises more accurate predictions". ThePrint. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
- ↑ "6 km precision: India's new weather forecast model races ahead of UK, US and EU in accuracy race - BusinessToday". Business Today. 2025-05-26. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
- ↑ "What is Bharat Forecasting System for more apt weather predictions?". Firstpost. 2025-05-26. Retrieved 2025-05-26.