{"id":3366,"date":"2025-05-27T15:45:42","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T10:15:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=3366"},"modified":"2025-10-18T13:24:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T07:54:28","slug":"bharat-forecast-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bharat-forecast-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Bharat Forecast System: Launch, Objectives, and Key Features"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bharat-forecast-system\/#Bharat_Forecast_System_Launched\" >Bharat Forecast System Launched<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bharat-forecast-system\/#What_is_Bharat_Forecast_System\" >What is Bharat Forecast System?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bharat-forecast-system\/#Bharat_Forecast_System_Objectives\" >Bharat Forecast System Objectives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bharat-forecast-system\/#Bharat_Forecast_System_Features\" >Bharat Forecast System Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bharat-forecast-system\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bharat-forecast-system\/#_Bharat_Forecast_System_FAQs\" >\u00a0Bharat Forecast System FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Bharat Forecast System<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a revolutionary, indigenously developed high-resolution weather prediction model that marks a significant milestone in India\u2019s scientific and technological progress. Launched by the Indian government on May 26, 2025, the <\/span><b>Bharat Forecast System<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> enhances forecasting accuracy with a 6-km spatial resolution. The highest in the world. This game-changing innovation is poised to transform disaster management, agriculture, and climate resilience through hyper-local predictions designed to India\u2019s diverse geography.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=3099&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPSC Chairman List<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bharat_Forecast_System_Launched\"><\/span><b>Bharat Forecast System Launched<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On <\/span><b>May 26, 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the Government of India unveiled a cutting-edge weather forecasting model. The <\/span><b>Bharat Forecast System (BFS)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at a ceremony held in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Developed indigenously by the <\/span><b>Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and launched under the <\/span><b>Ministry of Earth Sciences<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, BFS is a major leap in India&#8217;s weather prediction infrastructure. With a <\/span><b>spatial resolution of 6 km<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the highest in the world, this system significantly enhances the accuracy and localisation of weather forecasts across the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=3027&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>India Pakistan War List<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh described the system as a symbol of India\u2019s scientific self-reliance and technological advancement, stating that <\/span><b>BFS places India among the global leaders in meteorology<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The launch also aligns with national initiatives like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atmanirbhar Bharat<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make in India<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reinforcing India&#8217;s position as the <\/span><b>world\u2019s 4th largest economy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a scientific vision for inclusive development.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Bharat_Forecast_System\"><\/span><b>What is Bharat Forecast System?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Bharat Forecast System<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a <\/span><b>numerical weather prediction model<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> designed to deliver high-resolution weather forecasts tailored to India\u2019s unique geographic and climatic needs. Unlike previous models, BFS operates on a <\/span><b>6-kilometre grid<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, doubling the resolution of the older <\/span><b>12-km Global Forecast System (GFS)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> used earlier. This significant upgrade enables <\/span><b>village-level forecasting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and brings much greater precision in predicting regional weather events like monsoons, cyclones, and floods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/chief-justice-of-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Chief Justice of India<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Backed by <\/span><b>11.77 petaflops of computing power<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>33 petabytes of data storage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, BFS became operational following the installation of the supercomputer <\/span><b>Arka<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at IITM in 2024. Its advanced computational capabilities allow real-time data processing using the <\/span><b>Triangular Cubic Octahedral Grid model<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an innovative approach that enhances modeling of complex weather patterns, especially in tropical regions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bharat_Forecast_System_Objectives\"><\/span><b>Bharat Forecast System Objectives<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The launch of the Bharat Forecast System was driven by a vision to <\/span><b>transform India&#8217;s weather forecasting capabilities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and provide <\/span><b>actionable insights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a range of sectors. Key objectives include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Enhancing monsoon prediction<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to support agricultural planning and food security.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Boosting disaster preparedness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through timely and localized alerts for floods, cyclones, and extreme rainfall.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Improving aviation and transportation safety<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with accurate weather data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Empowering rural governance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by catering to the forecast needs of <\/span><b>Panchayat-level administrations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Strengthening economic resilience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by minimizing losses and optimizing gains through improved weather-informed decisions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bharat forecast system <\/span><b>forecasting accuracy has improved by 30% to 64%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, depending on the type of weather event, making BFS one of the <\/span><b>most accurate weather prediction systems globally<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1291&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Chief Election Commissioner of India<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; 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width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bharat_Forecast_System_Features\"><\/span><b>Bharat Forecast System Features<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bharat Forecast System is a <\/span><b>first-of-its-kind indigenous solution<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with numerous advanced features that redefine how weather is forecasted in India:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>High Resolution (6 km)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Currently the highest globally, allowing detailed forecasts at the village level.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Supercomputing Infrastructure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Powered by the <\/span><b>Arka supercomputer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, capable of handling massive data volumes for real-time modeling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Advanced Modeling<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Utilizes the <\/span><b>Triangular Cubic Octahedral Grid<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for greater accuracy in tropical weather predictions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Localized Forecasts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Enables region-specific forecasts to aid farmers, disaster response teams, and city planners.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Women-led Innovation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Spearheaded by <\/span><b>four women scientists<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reinforcing PM Modi\u2019s <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nari Shakti<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> initiative and encouraging gender inclusion in science.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Inter-departmental Use<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Benefits over <\/span><b>20 government ministries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including agriculture, transport, and defence.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tested and Proven<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Experimentally tested since 2022, the model has already shown significant improvements in accuracy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BFS also represents a <\/span><b>whole-of-government and whole-of-science collaboration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, involving organizations like the <\/span><b>India Meteorological Department (IMD)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>ISRO<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and other scientific institutions. It stands as a tribute to <\/span><b>modernizing traditional sectors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like agriculture, improving climate resilience, and enabling smarter governance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Bharat Forecast System<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is not just a technological advancement but a <\/span><b>strategic national asset<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. By offering <\/span><b>precision, speed, and reach<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it helps India move closer to its goal of becoming a global leader in climate science and disaster resilience. As Dr. Jitendra Singh aptly put it, <\/span><b>&#8220;The efforts are Indian, the technology is Indian, and the beneficiaries are Indian&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 a true embodiment of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atmanirbhar Bharat<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Are you preparing for UPSC 2025? <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>Join IAShub&#8217;s UPSC coaching batches<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Bharat_Forecast_System_FAQs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Bharat Forecast System FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-3368 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-3368{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-3368 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-3368{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-3368.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-3368.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-3368.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-3368.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-3368.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: 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src=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-33680\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse33680\" aria-controls=\"collapse33680\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is the Bharat Forecast System?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse33680\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3368\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-33680\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Bharat Forecast System is India\u2019s high-resolution, 6-km grid-based weather forecasting model developed by IITM Pune, designed to enhance monsoon, cyclone, and disaster predictions.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-33681\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse33681\" aria-controls=\"collapse33681\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Who developed the Bharat Forecast System?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse33681\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3368\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-33681\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The system was developed by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-33682\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse33682\" aria-controls=\"collapse33682\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How does the Bharat Forecast System benefit agriculture?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse33682\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3368\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-33682\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">By offering precise village-level forecasts, the system helps farmers make informed decisions on crop sowing, irrigation, and harvesting, reducing weather-related losses.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-33683\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse33683\" aria-controls=\"collapse33683\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What makes Bharat Forecast System better than previous models?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse33683\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3368\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-33683\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Bharat Forecast System improves upon older models with a much higher spatial resolution of 6 km, enhancing forecast accuracy by up to 64% in certain zones.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-33684\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse33684\" aria-controls=\"collapse33684\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is Bharat Forecast System only for India?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse33684\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3368\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-33684\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While it\u2019s designed for India, the system can also be used by other tropical countries facing complex weather patterns, making it a globally significant innovation.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bharat Forecast System launched on May 26 2025 is India\u2019s most advanced weather prediction model with 6-km resolution boosting accuracy in disaster management agriculture and climate resilience through hyper-local supercomputer-driven 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