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Meghayan 25 Symposium: The Indian Navy hosted its 3rd Meteorological and Oceanological Symposium, Meghayan 25, on April 14, 2025, in New Delhi.
- Why: To commemorate the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) formation and celebrate WMO Day 2025.
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Inauguration & Participation: Virtually inaugurated by Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff. It included experts and representatives from various organizations like IMD, IITM, INCOIS, NIOT, IAF, SAC-ISRO, NMF, and IIT-Madras.
- Why: To foster collaboration and knowledge sharing in marine meteorology and oceanology.
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WMO Theme Alignment: The seminar aligned with the 2025 WMO Day theme: “Closing the Early Warning Gap Together”.
- Why: To address the critical need for improved early warning systems in maritime contexts.
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Technical Sessions: Two sessions focused on Marine Meteorology & Oceanology, and Statistical Approaches in Weather Forecasting.
- Why: To explore cutting-edge developments and innovative forecasting methods.
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Panel Discussion: A panel discussed “Closing the Early Warning Gap Together: Enhancing Maritime Security and Coordination”.
- Why: To promote integrated strategies for maritime safety and preparedness.
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MOSDAC-IN Web Services Launch: Officially launched a collaboration between DNOM and SAC-ISRO.
- Why: To provide customized satellite-derived weather products to Naval Met Offices.
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“Sagarmanthan” Revival: The 10th edition of the Meteorological and Oceanological journal, “Sagarmanthan,” was launched.
- Why: To revive and promote research and publications in the field after a 448 288 448s170.8 0 213.4-11.5c23.5-6.3 42-24.2 48.3-47.8 11.4-42.9 11.4-132.3 11.4-132.3s0-89.4-11.4-132.3zm-317.5 213.5V175.2l142.7 81.2-142.7 81.2z"/> Subscribe on YouTube
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Felicitation: Cmde PI Oommen (Retd), the first Principal Director of Naval Oceanology and Meteorology, was felicitated.
- Why: To honor his pioneering contributions to the Navy’s meteorological specialization.