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Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System is an advanced digital forecasting platform. This system is developed by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) by using open-source of technology and in-house expertise. It is a digital transformation initiative under Mission Mausam. It was officially launched in January 2024.
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Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System
The Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System represents a decisive transformation in India’s approach to weather forecasting and disaster risk reduction.
Why The Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System is in news recently?
The Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System (MHEW-DSS) was in the news of the month of April 2026 because it has revolutionized India’s disaster management by enabling a digital shift to automated, real-time forecasting, reducing forecast preparation time by 50% and improving accuracy by 30%.
Key points about the Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System
01) The Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System is an advanced digital forecasting platform
02) The Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System is developed by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).
03) The Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System is designed by using the open-source technology alongwith the in-house expertise.
04) The Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System is a digital transformation initiative under Mission Mausam.
05) The Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System was officially launched in January 2024.
06) The Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System operates in real time by using tools such as Geographic Information System maps and make enable forecasters to collect, analyse, and disseminate weather information quickly in a clear and user-friendly manner.
07) The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is the Nodal Ministry.
Features of Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System
Automated Weather Data Processing
01) The Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System is automated to collect over 90% of weather data, quality checks, and integration.
02) The Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System is enabling faster detection of weather systems and their possible impacts.
Better Use of Forecast Models
01) The Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System makes enable to use more than 95% of numerical weather prediction model inputs in forecasting.
02) The Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System is helpful in improving the risk assessment for different weather hazards.
Re-engineered Forecasting System
01) The Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System is the re-engineered the entire forecasting and warning generation process
02) The Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System make enable for making faster decision with real-time alerts.
Longer Forecast Lead Time
01) The Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System increased the forecast lead time from 5 days to 7 days.
02) The Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System allowing the concern authorities and communities to prepare in advance about the risk.
Faster Forecast Preparation
01) The Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System reduced the required time to preparation to reduce the risk by about 3 hours from 6 hours.
02) The Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System enabling the quicker dissemination of warnings.
Key reasons for the prominence of the Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System recently
01) Operational Success
Recently it is observed that the Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System has been credited with significantly reducing casualties during major cyclones and floods by providing faster, accurate and impact-specific warnings.
02) Enhanced Capabilities
Recently it is observed that the Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System has extended the forecast lead time from 5 to 7 days, by this the authorities gets more time for evacuation and response.
03) Technological Shift
The Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System uses over 90% automated data processing, moving from fragmented, manual forecasting to a seamless, integrated approach.
04) Global Recognition
It is seen that the Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System reinforces India’s role as a regional leader in disaster risk reduction and also supporting neighboring countries with weather and climate services under the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
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