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Launched by: India, developed by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM).
Key Feature: Highest spatial resolution in the world – 6 km.
Purpose: To enable more localized and accurate weather forecasts.
Operational Timeline: From the 2025 monsoon season.
Significance:
Positions India among global leaders in weather prediction.
BFS is the only global numerical weather prediction system operating at such a high resolution.
Represents a major technological advancement in India’s forecasting capabilities.
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