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🎉 Celebrating 150 Years of IMD: Frontiers for Early Warning
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM IST
SEE RECORDING: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_fUzexwfBk
What were the frontiers of early warning and anticipatory action to reduce the loss and damage to at-risk populations?
To explore this vital question, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the All India Disaster Mitigation Institute (AIDMI) co-hosted a virtual roundtable: “Celebrating 150 Years of IMD: Frontiers for Early Warning.”
This roundtable discussion marked not only a century and a half of IMD’s pioneering service in weather forecasting and disaster risk reduction, but also celebrated a moment of international pride—Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of IMD, was honoured with the United Nations Sasakawa Award 2025 for Disaster Risk Reduction.
From accurate cyclone warnings and heavy rainfall alerts to heatwave advisories, IMD has remained a cornerstone of India’s climate resilience. The roundtable explored how India’s early warning systems—built on science, technology, and community outreach—could become even more useful to its people, its neighbours, and the world.
A special issue of Southasiadisasters.net titled “Celebrating 150 Years of IMD: Frontiers for Early Warning” was launched during the roundtable and shared widely for learning and engagement.
🎯 Key Objectives:
Celebrated IMD’s 150-year journey of meteorological innovation and impact.
Highlighted advancements in multi-hazard early warning systems.
Fostered regional and global cooperation for “Early Warning for All.”
Shared local best practices, including community-driven early action.
Supported IMD’s Vision 2035: Zero Loss of Life and Enhanced Climate Resilience.
📢 This commemorative conversation shaped the next generation of early warning thinking and action for all.
🎙 Speakers:
