Patna: Artificial Intelligence (AI) will soon enable weather agencies to predict cyclones and severe storms up to 15 days in advance by analysing existing data using advanced technology, Nilesh M. Desai, Director of the Space Applications Centre (SAC) of the Indian Space Research Organisation, said on Sunday.
Speaking at a programme held at the Bihar Legislative Council, Desai said the Bihar Mausam Seva Kendra (BMSK) and SAC–ISRO have been working together for the past three years on several projects, particularly in the area of disaster management.
He said the collaboration focuses on improving forecasts related to disasters such as floods, earthquakes, lightning, cold waves, heatwaves and storms. By using satellite-based data and AI-driven analysis, early warnings can help authorities and citizens better prepare for such events.
Desai also highlighted the potential use of satellite technology in managing large gatherings during major events such as Chhath Puja. Satellite-based monitoring can assist authorities in crowd management and safety planning, he said.
In addition, satellite data can be used to monitor air quality levels across different cities in the state, providing valuable inputs for environmental management.
During the programme, Bihar Legislative Council Chairman Awadhesh Narayan Singh released Desai’s book titled “Antariksh Se Bihar” (Bihar from Space).
Explaining the title, Singh said the book presents how Bihar appears when viewed from space and highlights the role of space technology in understanding the state’s geography and development.
Deputy Chairman Prof. (Dr.) Ram Vachan Rai, Chief Whip of the ruling party Sanjay Kumar Singh, Legislative Council member Sameer Kumar Singh, In-charge Secretary Shankar Kumar, Dr. Rashmi Sharma, Dr. Manish Parmar, Deepak Kumar Singh and several other members and officials were present at the event.
