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Climate Data

Climate data in India is crucial given the country's diverse topography and climatic zones, which range from the arid deserts of Rajasthan to the wettest places on earth in Meghalaya. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, is the primary agency responsible for meteorological observations, weather forecasting, and seismology. They collect, analyze, and disseminate climate data, which includes parameters like temperature, rainfall, humidity, and wind patterns. This data is vital for sectors like agriculture, water resources, and disaster management in India. Additionally, with the growing concerns of climate change impacting monsoon patterns and causing extreme weather events, the continuous monitoring and analysis of climate data become essential for policy formulation, research, and public awareness. This collection will have datasets that are related to climate like Rainfall, Temperature from various sources etc.

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Pole Hodnota
Sector ['Climate and Weather']
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Source Name India Meteorological Department
Source URL https://cdsp.imdpune.gov.in/
Methodology