Bharat Forecasting System (BFS) or Bharat Forecasting System is an Indian high-resolution weather prediction system, launched by the Government of India on 26 May 2025. It was developed by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/highresolution-bharat-forecast-system-launched-to-address-extreme-weather-events-101748243943294.html The system operates on a 6-kilometer grid, which improves accuracy for medium and short-range forecasts.https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/highresolution-bharat-forecast-system-launched-to-address-extreme-weather-events-101748243943294.html
Overview It aims to enhance the prediction of monsoon patterns, cyclones, and other extreme weather events. The system comes with a forecast accuracy of 30% to 64% and is designed to support disaster management initiatives and agricultural planning across the country.
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