Bring out the Significances of the various activities of the Indian Meteorological Department.

Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) established in 1875. IMD is the principal government organization in matters relating to Meteorology, Seismology and allied subjects. Its main objective is to provide meteorological information for weather sensitive activities like Aviation, Shipping, Agriculture, off shore fishing and oil exploration and industries. It also issues warning against severe weather conditions like cyclone, dust storm, heavy rainfall, cold and heat waves. The department records earthquakes and conducts research.

Information provided by IMD is useful for general public to know about the weather forecast. It is vital for fishermen, civil aviation activities and farmers. IMD has high power radars and uses satellite system also. The seismological observatory systems under national network monitor seismic zones or activities in and around the nation for quick determination of natural calamities. The Oceansat provides data regarding shoals of fishes to IMD and it is very useful for the fishermen.

IMD participates in various international research which studies monsoon mechanism. Various forecasting helps farmers to plan their agricultural activities. IMD has installed many digital receivers on east and west coast to disseminate information on cyclone and other oceanic phenomena.

Thus IMD through its various activities certainly plays a significant role in creating awareness about importance of climate and weather in life and economy of India. IMD has certainly played vital role in India.

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