Lucknow, May 13 -- An AI-powered, localised rainfall forecast system developed specifically for Uttar Pradesh on a pilot basis, was launched in New Delhi by Jitendra Singh, minister of state (independent charge) on Tuesday.

The forecast system features a high spatial resolution of up to 1 km and covers a 10-day outlook.

Jitendra Singh said the initiative would be particularly useful for agriculture, water resources, renewable energy, urban planning, disaster management and infrastructure sectors. He said farmers will now be able to make more informed decisions relating to sowing, irrigation, crop protection and harvest planning with far greater local precision.

The services of this system will be available during the upcoming 2026 mons...