Methods taken by NMHS to generate long-range forecast products
LRF products generated through Seasonal Climate Outlook Forums (SASCOFs); using statistical tools such as CPT and based on the inferences of model available with WMO lead Centers.
Use of climate products provided by other NMHSs or meteorological institutes for long-range forecast
Forecast products of WMO lead centers
JMA
APEC Climate Center
IMD
III. Climate Monitoring
Regular climate monitoring reports
Publication of climate monitoring report (bulletin)
IV. Climate Data Services
Historical climate data provided through the Internet
None
Digitization of historical climate data
Yes
Provision of climate data through the website with limited/unlimited access
No climate data are provided online.
V. Regional Cooperation for the improvement of climate information services
Name(s) of Regional Climate Outlook Forums (RCOFs) in which the NMHS participates
South Asian Climate Outlook Forum
Provision of relevant information based on the consensus forecast at RCOF(s) to domestic users
Information provided through National Climate Outlook Forum
VI. Climate Information users and utilization of information
Framework for cooperation with climate information user sectors
Agriculture
Water management
Disaster Risk Reduction
Energy resources
Health and welfare
Transportation
Colleges and institutes
How user sectors utilize climate information
Users in which sectors
Agriculture
Water management
Disaster Risk Reduction
Energy resources
Health and welfare
Transportation
Colleges and institutes
Types of climate information utilized
Long-range forecasts
Analysis and assessment based on historical data
Historical climate data
Triggers for climate information utilization
RCOF
National Climate Outlook Forum (NCOF)
Meetings for discussion with information users
Explanatory meetings for information users
User workshops
Publicity and educational activities
Collaborative research
Method of provision of climate information
Online
E-mail
Telephone and/or Fax
TV and/or radio
NCOF/NCF/conferences
Plan to provide new climate information
Information on sub-seasonal forecast
Efforts/activities to enhance the utilization of climate information
Meetings for discussions with information users
NCHM conducts National Climate Outlook Forums and stakeholder workshops to inform and exchange knowledge on climate and weather.
User Workshops
NCHM conducts sector-specific workshops on weather and climate services.
Publicity and educational activities
NCHM conducts outreach and education programs in schools, institutes and at community level.
Collaborative research
NCHM has carried out collaborative research with Public Health on impacts of climate change on vector borne diseases. NCHM plans to collaborate with more agencies at national, regional and international levels.
VII. Case study/Best practices in the application of climate information
Seasonal forecast supplemented by daily weather forecast has helped in preventing and minimizing risks, casualties and disasters especially during summer monsoon season.