IMD Annual Report 2014
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satyamaova jayatao okf"kZd izfrosnu Osama iva&aan maa a iv ta aB r aa a g a a B I Annual Report N T D N I A E M M T E R TE A OR EP OLOGICAL D 2014 A aidtyaata\ vaRiPq: jaayatao Hkkjr ekSle foKku foHkkx INDIA METEOROLOGICAL DEPARTMENT i`Foh iz.kkyh foKku laxBu Earth System Science Organisation i`Foh foKku ea=ky;] Hkkjr ljdkj Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India satyamaova jayatao Osama iva&aan maa a iv ta aB r aa a g a a B I N T D N I A E M M T E R TE A OR EP OLOGICAL D A aidtyaata\ vaRiPq: jaayatao Dr. S. D. Attri Shri U. P. Singh ANNUAL REPORT 2014 by Shri Dinesh Khanna Okkf"kZd izfrosnu ANNUAL REPORT 2014 satyamaova jayatao iv aOsama a&aana ma iv ta aB r aa a g a a B I N T D N I A E M M T E R TE A OR EP OLOGICAL D A aidtyaata\ vaRiPq: jaayatao INDIA METEOROLOGICAL DEPARTMENT (MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCES, GOVT. OF INDIA) MAUSAM BHAWAN, LODI ROAD, NEW DELHI – 110 003, INDIA TELEFAX : 91-11-24623220 Website : www.imd.gov.in Contents S. No. Contents Page No. 1. WEATHER SUMMERY DURING 2014 1 2. VERIFICATION OF WEATHER FORECASTS 18 3. WEATHER MONITORING AND PREDICTION 3.1. Cyclonic monitoring & Prediction 23 3.2. Nowcasting of Thunderstorms squalls & Hailstorms 35 3.3. Fog Monitoring and Prediction 38 4. OPERATIONAL NWP 40 5. MAJOR SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT 5.1. Hydrometeorological Services 44 5.2. Cyclone Warning Services 46 5.3. Agro meteorological Services 48 5.4. Aviation Meteorological Services 50 5.5. Astronomical services & National Calendar 52 6. UPPER AIR ATMOSPHERIC OBSERVATIONAL NETWORK 6.1. Satellite & upper air Observations 54 6.2. Radar Observational Network 57 7. EARTHQUAKEAND & ENVIRONMENT MONITORING 7.1. Earthquake Monitoring 59 7.2. Environment Monitoring 62 8. INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENTS 8.1. Inaugurations 64 8.2. Installations 66 8.3. ISO Certification 68 9. PUBLIC AWARENESS & OUTREACH PROGRAMME 9.1. Workshop & Conferences 69 9.2. Events 75 9.3. Sports & Cultural Programme 77 9.4. Distinguished visitors 78 10. AWARDS, HONOURS AND ACHIEVEMENTS 80 11. NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS 11.1. National collaborations 84 11.2. International collaboration 86 12. RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS 12.1. Departmental journals, ‘MAUSAM’ 91 12.2. Non departmental journals 95 12.3. Other IMD Publications 98 13. RESOURCES MANAGEMENTS 13.1. Financial Resources Management 100 13.2. Results-framework document (RFD) 101 13.3. Citizen’s/Client’s Charter 101 13.4. Innovation Action Plan 101 13.5. Human Resources Managements 101 13.6. Departmental Promotions 103 14. राजभाषा नीित का कायावयनर् -2014 104 15. APPENDIX IMPORTANT TELEPHONE LINKS 108 FOREWORD It gives me immense pleasure to present the Annual Report 2014 of the Department which highlights phenomenal progress in discharging best meteorological services to various stake holders of society. Apart from developing latest forecasting technique and skill, the department’s progressive strides towards further fulfilling its target to install, modernize and update its infrastructure for meteorological observations, communication and dissemination systems. During the year, salient achievements include Improved skill in short and medium range weather forecast and extremes, Five days Tourist Forecast for 109 destinations & Public Weather Forecast for 318 cities, Nowcast for 130 cities and SMS alerts, Special Forecast issued for Amarmath ji Yatra, Char Dham Yatra, Sports, Defence & Para-military Forces, Accurate prediction of Hudhud, Nilofer and other cyclonic storms & Region-wise Severe Weather Warnings, Establishment of ‘SMS based Cyclone Alert/Warning System’ Establishment of ‘RAPID’ (Real-time Analysis of Products and Information Dissemination: A web based system for INSAT Data Products), Establishment of ‘CRIS’ (Customized Rainfall Information System: A GIS based system for processing Real-time rainfall data to generate rainfall products), SMS based Fog Dissemination service to Airlines, Model based QPF for river basins &design storm analysis of 37 projects, Dissemination of Agromet advisories to 70.6 lakh farmers through SMS, Environmental Impact Assessment of 1771 Development projects,125 Research publications, Augmentation of Doppler Weather Radars (1 installed, 6 under process), Development of Drishti for RVR (10 systems under installation), Development and installation of High Speed Wind Recorder (8), Installation of Cyclone Warning Dissemination Systems (134), Revenue of Rs 39.38 crores from aviation and data/forecast services, ISO9001:2008 Certification for 6 offices etc. International cooperation is an integral part of Earth System Sciences. IMD has imparted training to 42 personnel from 27 countries. The department supported bilateral and multi-lateral programmes with WMO, Geneva. The collaboration with US (NOAA), Australia, U.K., China, Finland, Qatar and Indonesia has opened a path ahead for technical and scientific cooperation under various exchange programmes. The calibration and maintenance training for instrument has opened a path under International training programme. The department continued co-operation with many national agencies like Indian Space Research Organization, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Geological Survey of India, Centre Water Commission, NCMRWF, INCOIS, NIOT, NCAOR, IITM SAC, NIDM, National Aeronautical Laboratory, Airport Authority of India, SASE, and singed MoU with Research Institutes/Universities. The Department has been playing a leading role in the field of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences by providing efficient services in meteorology and contributing to safety of life and property. Its monsoon forecast for 2014 came correct (Forecast-87%, Actual-88%). There is significant improvements in predicting genesis, track and intensification/weakening of cyclones. The cone of uncertainty has been reduced by about 20-32 % for 24-120 hr forecast period from VSCS HUDHUD. The landfall time error was also very less varying from 1 to 4 hrs. Accuracy in prediction of fog has increased from 60% to 94%. The generation of enhanced cyclone images from INSAT-3D satellite has led to further improvement in determining the centre and intensity of cyclone. Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Global Meteorological Community and WMO have appreciated the role of IMD in accurately forecasting the extreme events. The growth towards publishing research finding in national and International journals has embarked a new high by publishing one hundred twenty five research papers/publications during the year. Three scientists of department have been conferred upon ISES-2015 Merit Award, IMS, Mausam and Rajbhasha awards for their outstanding contribution. The department organized several users’ conferences, workshops, seminars and symposia to create awareness about the weather among the people. The implementation of officials languages policy in popularizing use of Hindi in day-to- day officials works pursued and encouraged. The department has established its supremacy in sports during Inter-departmental/ Inter Ministerial tournaments and won seven prizes in Inter- Ministerial Drama Competition. The Integrated Agromet. Advisory Services program of the Department has impact on livelihood & farming communities. Communication of Agro-advisory by SMS has resulted in cost effectiveness and increasing of productivity by farmers community. On the occasion of Good Governance Day, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Hon’ble Minister of Ministry of Science & Technology and Earth Sciences dedicated the SMS Alert Service for Cyclones to the Nation. RAPID and CRIS are also being inaugurated on the occasion of 140th Foundation Day of IMD. In conclusion, I am availing of this opportunity to put on record the appreciation for dedication and hard work of IMD personnel in improving the efficiency of the department and in taking a lead role in many National and International forum and enhance international credibility. Dr. Laxman Singh Rathore Director General of Meteorology ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCES DIRECTOR GENERAL OF METEOROLOGY ADGM ADGM ADGM ADGM Head Services (Sat Met & (Hydromet, (Research) Centre for ISSD) Agromet & Pune Seismology Instruments) DDGM DDGM DDGM Services ISSD DDGM DDGM Hydromet Climatology RMC, Chennai DDGM DDGM DDGM NWP Sat. Met. Agromet DDGM Admin. & DDGM Stores RMC, Guwahati DDGM DDGM Weather Surface Forecasting Instruments DDGM DDGM Pune Punej Organization RMC, Kolkata DDGM Head, EMRC DDGM Training Pune DDGM RMC, Mumbai Upper Air Instruments DDGM Head, CAMD RMC, Nagpur Finance Officer PAC Kolkata DDGM RMC, New Delhi CATC Bamrauli IMD ORGANIZATION CHART INDIA METEOROLOGICAL DEPARTMENT MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCES GOVT. OF INDIA Shri Y. S. Chowdary Dr. Harsh Vardhan Hon’ble Minister for Ministry of Hon’ble State Minister for Ministry Science & Technology, Ministry of Science & Technology, of Earth Sciences Ministry of Earth Sciences Dr. Shailesh Nayak Dr. L. S. Rathore Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences Director General of Meteorology Divisional Heads Shri A. K. Sharma, DDGM Shri S. K. Kundu, Scientist ‘F’ (Administration & Store) (Technical Aspects UAI & SI) Dr. L. R. Meena, Scientist ‘F’ / DDGM Shri B. K. Bandyopadhyay, Scientist ‘F’ / DDGM (Information System & Services Division) (Services) Shri A. K. Sharma, Scientist ‘F’ / DDGM Shri S. K. Peshin, Scientist ‘F’ (Satellite Meteorology) (Environment Monitoring & Research Centre) Dr. R. S. Dattatrayam, Scientist ‘F’ Shri Satish Bhatia, Scientist ‘F’ / DDGM (Centre for Seismology) (Upper Air Instruments) Shri M. K. Bhatnagar, Scientist ‘F’ Dr. K. K. Singh, Scientist ‘F’ (Central Aviation