Indian Meteorological Department (IMD)

It is national meteorological service of the country and chief government agency dealing in everything related to meteorology, seismology and associated subjects.

It was formed in 1875.

It functions under Ministry of Earth Sciences.

It is headquartered in New Delhi.

Undertake meteorological observations and provide current information and forecasting information for most favourable operation of weather-dependent activities such as irrigation, agriculture, aviation, shipping etc.

Offer warning against severe weather phenomenon such as tropical cyclones, norwesters, dust storms, heat waves, cold waves, heavy rains, heavy snow, etc.

Provide met-related statistics needed for agriculture, industries, water resources management, oil exploration, and any other strategically important activities for the country.

Engage in research in meteorology and allied subjects.

Detect and locate earthquakes and evaluate of seismicity in various parts of the country for developmental projects.