Operational forecasters-Academia interaction: A case study of Storm surge forecasting, popular talk by Dr Michael R. Farrar, Director, National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) on “NOAA’s National Weather Service (NWS) and the National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP)

To commemorate the celebration of India Meteorological Department (IMD) 150 years of services to the nation, the Meteorological Centre Shillong organized a one-day Stakeholder Workshop on “Weather and Climate Service” for Meghalaya on 15th November 2024 at Conference Hall, Shillong Club Ltd (Residential).

IMD installs Automatic Weather Station in Mawsynram

In the backdrop of celebration of IMD’s 150 years of its establishment, a popular lecture series is being organized by IMD. In this series of lecture, Dr Prem Shankar Goel, Honorary Distinguished Professor, ISRO, former Secretary, MoES delivered a lecture on “Evolution of IMD, a continuous Journey” in hybrid mode at Mausam Bhawan, IMD New Delhi on November 14, 2024 at 1500 IST.

Dr M Mohapatra, DGM IMD felicitated Dr Goel on behalf of IMD during this occasion.

Dr. M Mohapatra ,DG IMD attended the state level meeting as a Guest of Honour along with Hon'ble Chief Minister of Odisha and other dignitaries on the occasion of Odisha Disaster preparedness and National day for Disaster Reduction held on 29th October 2024 at Ravindra Mandap Bhubaneswar. Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi appreciated IMD for the very accurate forecast of cyclonic storm DANA well in advance.

Dr. M Mohapatra ,DG IMD attended the state level meeting as a Guest of Honour along with Hon'ble Chief Minister of Odisha and other dignitaries on the occasion of Odisha Disaster preparedness and National day for Disaster Reduction held on 29th October 2024 at Ravindra Mandap Bhubaneswar. Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi appreciated IMD for the very accurate forecast of cyclonic storm DANA well in advance.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) on October 30, 2024. The MoU was signed by Dr. M. Mohapatra, Director General of Meteorology and Shri Charanjeet Singh, Additional Secretary, Rural Livelihoods in the presence of the Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary MoES and Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh, Secretary, MoRD, along with senior officials from both organizations.

The Launch of 'Weather Forecast at Gram Panchayat Level'.

The Launch of 'Weather Forecast at Gram Panchayat Level'.

The Launch of 'Weather Forecast at Gram Panchayat Level'.

Memorandum of understanding signed between IMD and Space Application Center, Ahemdabad

Memorandum of understanding signed between IMD and Space Application Center, Ahemdabad

Conference “Earth Again” at Bhubaneswar as Chief Guest.

Dr. M. Mohapatra, Director General of Meteorology and 3rd Vice President of WMO, warmly welcomed the RSG chair and secretary MoES

10th Regional Steering Group (RSG) meeting on Sand and Dust Storms and Workshop participants along with Dr M Ravichandran, Secretary, MoES and Dr M Mohapatra, DGM. IMD and 3rd vice president of WMO

DGM sir, as a Chief speaker of International conference on ‘Building Small holder climate Resilience for Achieving Sustainable Food System’ organized at Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar

Successfully organizing of the Stakeholders Meet by RMC Mumbai

India Meteorological Department organises 20th Annual Attachment Training for Tropical Cyclone Forecasters in 13 WMO/ESCAP Panel member countries (19-30 August)

Prof. Swadhin Behera made a very insightful presentation on Digital twin technology, a methodology used in engineering and technology development, for significantly improving weather and climate prediction. Dr. M. Mohapatra Director General of Meteorology felicitated Prof. Swadhin Behera during the occasion on behalf of IMD.

In the backdrop of celebration of IMD's extraordinary milestone of 150 years of its establishment, a popular talk series is being organized by IMD. In this series of talk, Prof. Swadhin Behera, a leading scientist in global ocean and climate research delivered a popular talk on “Progresses in Climate Predictions and Applications: Evolution of the Digital Twin Technology” in hybrid mode at IMD New Delhi on 22 August 2024, Thursday at 1500 IST.

Visit of Additional Secretary/ Financial Advisor(AS/FA), Ministry of Earth Sciences at IMD

On the backdrop of Global Energy and Water Exchanges (GEWEX) Open Science Congress 2024 being held at Sapporo Japan a special session on Monsoon was organized in the conference to celebrate 150 years of IMD on 10th July 2024. Dr. M. Mohapatra, DG IMD chaired the special session and delivered a talk on Evolution of Monsoon Research and Forecasting in India during past 150 Years.

A Review Meeting for India Meteorological Department activities was held today at Prithvi Bhawan, chaired by Hon’ble HMoES Dr Jitendra Singh with Dr M Ravichandran, Secy, MoES, DGM, IMD, Dr M Mohapatra briefed about advancements in 🇮🇳’s weather & climate services. Hon’ble HMoES Dr Jitendra Singh ji emphasised the need to continuously enhance the weather & climate services esp. forecasts and establishing world class state-of-art infrastructure for India 🇮🇳.

On June 15, 2024, Dr Jitendra Singh, Hon’ble MoS (I/C) for Earth Sciences, chaired a pivotal meeting, focusing on strategic plans spanning 100 days, 5 years & goals up to 2047.

Dr Jitendra Singh, Hon’ble MoS (I/C) for Earth Sciences, received a warm welcome from Dr M Ravichandran, Secy, MoES, at Prithvi Bhawan, New Delhi.

Dr. Jitendra Singh takes charge as Minister of State - Independent Charge for the Ministry of Earth Sciences Government of India , in the presence of Dr M Ravichandran, Secretary, MoES and other senior officials of the ministry.

IMD and Vikram University, Ujjain signed MOU for collaboration in research and development in weather and climate science and services. on 9th April 2024.

DGM IMD attended 28th Convocation of Vikram University, Ujjain on 9th April 2024.

DG IMD felicitating RBI Governor

DG IMD briefing about the role of weather and climate services on the economy

Radhanath Sikdar Institute of Geospatial Science & Technology (RSIGST) presented Geospatial Excellence Award to India Meteorological Department for its outstanding contribution in the field of Geospatial Technology and its application for Nation's Development at GEOSPATIA-2024

MoU signing between IMD and UP Govt for the installation of 04 Doppler Weather Radars in UP in the presence of DGM and officials from IMD & UP

DG IMD, Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra conferred with honorary Doctorate degree in Science for his contribution to the field of Science and Technology by Utkal University

DG, IMD along with DG, Shipping and heads of Indian Coast Guard, National Hydrographically Office, JNPA, DG Light House and Light Ships participated in the inaugural function of international Audit Team for audit of Marine Services in Mumbai.

Government of Sikkim appreciates weather services provided by IMD

Hon' ble Governer of Madhya Pradesh confers Honorary D. Sc. To Dr M Mohapatra DG IMD in the 3th convocation ceremony of Maharaja Chhatrasal Bundelkhand University, Chhatarpur on 14 June 2024

Hon'ble Dr. M. Mohapatra, DG IMD presenting a momento to Prof. Celeste Saulo, Secretery General, WMO for sesquicentennial celebration of IMD.

Dr. M. Mohapatra, DG IMD with Prof. Celeste Saulo, Secretery General, WMO HQ at Geneva, Switzerland.

Welcome address by Dr. M. Mohapatra, DG IMD

Stakeholders Panel discussion on Weather and Climate Services.

Panel discussion on Future Technology & Weather and Climate Services.