Pimpri-Chinchwad: PCMC Launches Advanced Rainfall & Flood Forecasting Early Warning System - All You Need To Know
In a significant step towards building a safer and more climate-resilient city, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has launched a state-of-the-art Rainfall and Flood Forecasting – Early Warning System in collaboration with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune. This initiative aims to equip the city with science-based decision-making tools to anticipate and effectively respond to weather-related hazards such as heavy rainfall, urban floods, heatwaves and air pollution.
The system has been developed by C-DAC under the Government of India’s National Supercomputing Mission (NSM), jointly implemented by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST). As part of this initiative, PCMC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with C-DAC to implement the forecasting and early warning system specifically tailored for the city.
The system integrates advanced high-resolution modelling for weather, hydrology and air quality to generate forecasts up to 72 hours in advance at the city’s ward, village and tehsil levels. It is designed to support disaster management, policy-making and real-time response by providing actionable and location-specific insights.
Key features of the system:
High-Resolution Integrated Modelling:
Built on high-performance computing (HPC), the system delivers coupled forecasts for rainfall, heatwaves/cold waves, flood risk, integrated reservoir operations and air pollution across various administrative levels.
Automated Forecast Validation Mechanism:
An automated system has been developed to assess forecast accuracy by comparing model outputs with observed data, helping improve the reliability of early warnings.
Web-Based GIS Decision Support System (DSS):
An end-to-end, interactive platform offers alert dissemination, GIS-based visualisation and data analytics, benefiting both administrators and citizens in planning and preparedness.
Localised and Actionable Intelligence:
The system equips authorities with localised forecasts and real-time observations, enabling timely and effective disaster mitigation and response.
Through this initiative, PCMC aims to enhance its capacity for early detection of environmental hazards and ensure timely interventions. The system will significantly strengthen urban disaster preparedness and help protect lives and infrastructure during extreme weather events.
'Preparedness is the foundation of a safe city'
“Preparedness is the foundation of a safe city. The advanced rainfall and flood forecasting system developed with C-DAC will make Pimpri-Chinchwad more responsive, informed and resilient. It will empower the administration to take timely and effective decisions, ensuring the safety and well-being of our citizens," said Shekhar Singh, Commissioner, PCMC.
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