IMD Introduces Localized Weather Forecasting for Sabarimala Pilgrimage
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | IMD launches dedicated weather forecast for Sabarimala pilgrimage. |
| Rain Gauges Installed | Three rain gauges installed at Sannidhanam, Pamba, and Nilakkal for a 3-day weather forecast. |
| Future Forecast Upgrades | Rain forecasts to be upgraded to real-time weather bulletins ("nowcasts"). |
| Temperature Monitoring | Temperature gauges to be installed to monitor high humidity and rising temperatures. |
| App Integration | Weather updates to be integrated into "Swamy AI Chat Bot" app for Sabarimala pilgrims, available in six languages. |
| Collaboration | Collaboration with Pathanamthitta district administration for real-time weather updates. |
| Safety Measures | Focus on flood-prone areas like the path from Pamba to Sannidhanam, which was severely affected during the 2018 Kerala floods. |