Extreme rainfall occurs when average rainfall is forecast; Chief Minister calls for updation in weather forecasting methods

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the weather warning methods should updated according to changing times. Most of the disasters in Kerala are related to extreme rainfall. The Chief Minister said that heavy rains are often not predicted in advance.

'Average rainfall is predicted using a common global database and criteria. But suddenly it rains heavily. Central organizations such as Central Meteorological Department, Central Water Commission and Geological Survey of India are issuing warnings. Everyone should be prepared to make periodic changes to these warning methods.

The state government is committed to mitigating and managing disasters caused by climate change. The Institute for Climate Change Studies, a center for climate change studies in Kottayam, was started with the aim of conducting research in these areas and providing policy advice to the government.

In the wake of the Wayanad disaster, a detailed investigation into the root cause of the disaster and policy recommendations to mitigate the impact of such natural disasters need to be comprehensive. The Climate Change Center will be asked to conduct studies to develop model parameters suitable for Kerala to improve forecasting of extreme rainfall.

The results of such studies are intended to provide advanced forecasting tools for natural disasters such as landslides, floods and cyclones. The center will be provided with the necessary manpower and facilities to conduct such studies specifically for Kerala.

This enables the state to anticipate disasters and prepare preventive measures to mitigate the effects of disasters. This measure aimed at reducing the extent of the impact and increasing public safety and resistance against natural calamities is intended to be taken with immediate importance,' said the Chief Minister.