Paper: GS – III, Subject: Science and Technology, Topic: Space Technology, Issue: Bharat Forecast System.
Context:
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has recently adopted the Bharat Forecast System (BFS), a significant advancement in meteorological forecasting that aims to enhance the accuracy of rain predictions down to the panchayat level.
Key Takeaways:
The Bharat Forecast System:
- The Bharat Forecast System (BFS) represents a major leap in weather forecasting capabilities in India.
- Developed by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) and tested since 2002, the BFS promises to deliver more precise and localized rain forecasts.
- According to M. Ravichandran, Secretary of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, the BFS has demonstrated notable improvements in providing advance warnings for heavy rainfall events.
- It will provide forecasts with a 6 km resolution the highest in the world that would allow forecasters to predict small-scale weather features more accurately.
- This resolution is advanced in comparison to the previous 12-km Global Forecast System (GFS) used in India so far.
Key Features of the Bharat Forecast System:


Conclusion:
- The adoption of the Bharat Forecast System by the India Meteorological Department is a promising development in the field of meteorology.
- With its enhanced resolution and focus on short- and medium-term forecasts, the BFS is set to provide more accurate and localized weather predictions, ultimately benefiting communities across India.
- As the system continues to evolve, it will be crucial to address its limitations and further enhance forecasting capabilities for all weather phenomena.
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