Downscaling of weather forecast from Block level to Panchayat level: Inferring high-resolution plots/ data/ information from low-resolution plot /data /information /variables for agro-meteorological advisory services.
IMD currently produces Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) forecasts at coarse 12 km grid resolution (Block level), but rural farmers need accurate rain, temperature, and wind forecasts at the 1-3 km Gram Panchayat / village level where localized terrain, microclimates, and water bodies create severe weather variations. Build an AI/ML statistical downscaling platform combining high-resolution topography (DEM), land cover, and localized AWS observations with NWP model outputs to generate Panchayat-level 1 km hyper-local forecasts.
Smart India Hackathon 2026 Problem Statement PS-26074: "Downscaling of weather forecast from Block level to Panchayat level: Inferring high-resolution plots/ data/ information from low-resolution plot /data /information /variables for agro-meteorological advisory services.", Ministry: Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). Strategy & Architecture via SIH ONE (https://sihone.pages.dev/ps/26074)
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