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- The India Meteorological Department is rolling out panchayat-level weather alerts on WhatsApp for villages across Telangana under the Mission Mausam initiative, as shared in the Lok Sabha.
- Forecasts, agrometeorological advisories and warnings about heavy rain, heatwaves and lightning will be sent to Panchayat members, Ward members and Panchayat Secretaries through the new Panchayat Mausam Seva Portal.
- The aim is faster last-mile delivery of weather information, with additional dissemination through Krishi Sakhis and Pashu Sakhis networks for remote farming communities.
- Farmers in key districts like Nizamabad and Jagtial already get localised advisories twice a week and seven-day forecasts updated three times daily.
What to watch next
- Expansion of the WhatsApp alert system and Panchayat Mausam Seva Portal coverage to more villages and states
- Use of Krishi Sakhis and Pashu Sakhis networks to reach remote farming communities
- Any additions to Telangana's weather observation infrastructure beyond the existing Hyderabad S-Band Doppler radar
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