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Can India Use AI to Make the Monsoon More Predictable?

Please use translation tool for better understanding Can India Use AI to Make the Monsoon More Predictable? As India experiences another season of delayed and uneven monsoon progression, a larger question emerges: Should we continue treating the monsoon as an uncontrollable force of nature, or should we begin exploring technologies that could one day influence its behaviour? For centuries, the monsoon has been India's lifeline. It supports agriculture, replenishes reservoirs, drives hydroelectric power generation, and sustains the livelihoods of millions. Yet every year, the nation remains vulnerable to delayed arrivals, erratic rainfall patterns, floods, droughts, and crop losses. This year is no exception. Climate scientists continue to monitor the impact of global ocean-atmosphere phenomena such as El NiƱo, which historically have influenced monsoon performance across the Indian subcontinent. While forecasting capabilities have improved dramatically, our ability to proactively m...