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title: "India Meteorological Department (IMD): Role & Mandate"
description: "The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is India's national weather service, crucial for accurate forecasts and cyclone warnings for public safety."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The India Meteorological Department is India's national meteorological service, responsible for weather forecasting, seismology, and cyclone warnings under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
- Which ministry does the IMD report to?
- What is the IMD's role as a Regional Specialised Meteorological Centre?
- How does IMD differ from ISRO?
- What do IMD's colour-coded warnings mean?

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