IMD 成立 150 周年：莫迪总理表示“需要开发地震预警系统”

莫迪总理表示，IMD在150年的历程中，不仅为数以千万计的印度人民服务，也成为印度科学历程的象征。

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that there is a need to develop warning systems for earthquakes, especially in the hilly regions of the country, and highlighted the role of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in saving lives during natural calamities.

总理纳伦德拉·莫迪周五表示，有必要开发地震预警系统，特别是在该国的丘陵地区，并强调了印度气象部门（IMD）在自然灾害期间拯救生命方面的作用。

Addressing the 150th Foundation Day of IMD here, Modi said that the department, in its 150 years journey, has not only served crores of Indians, but has also become a symbol of India's scientific journey.

莫迪在此间的IMD成立150周年致辞中表示，该部门在150年的历程中，不仅为数以千万计的印度人民服务，而且已成为印度科学之旅的象征。

"Today, when we are talking about saving every single life during natural calamities, the role of IMD becomes even more important. We have seen how IMD's timely warnings have helped in saving lives during cyclones, floods and heatwaves," he said.

“今天，当我们谈论在自然灾害期间拯救每一个生命时，IMD 的作用变得更加重要。我们已经看到 IMD 的及时预警如何帮助在飓风、洪水和热浪期间拯救生命，”他说。

"There is a need to develop warning systems for earthquakes, especially in the hilly regions of the country. We also need to work on expanding the network of Doppler Weather Radars and Automatic Weather Stations," he added.

“需要开发地震预警系统，特别是在该国的丘陵地区。我们还需要努力扩大多普勒天气雷达和自动气象站网络，”他补充道。

Modi said that the country is now moving towards a multi-modal disaster warning system, and highlighted the role of technology in improving weather forecasting and services.

莫迪表示，该国目前正在迈向多模式灾害预警系统，并强调了技术在改善天气预报和服务方面的作用。

"We are now focusing on developing a seamless Nowcast service for major cities, which will provide weather updates every 15 minutes. This will help people in planning their day-to-day activities better," he said.

“我们现在正致力于为主要城市开发无缝的 Nowcast 服务，该服务将每 15 分钟提供一次天气更新。这将帮助人们更好地规划他们的日常活动，”他说。

"IMD's vision document 'Vision 2047' will guide the department in the coming years and help it achieve new heights of success," he added.

“IMD 的愿景文件‘Vision 2047’将在未来几年指导该部门，并帮助其取得新的成功高度，”他补充道。

The prime minister also released a commemorative coin and a vision document 'Vision 2047' on the occasion.

总理还在会上发布了纪念币和愿景文件“愿景2047”。

Union Minister for Earth Sciences Harsh Vardhan, Minister of State for Earth Sciences M Rajeev Chandrasekhar and senior officials of the ministry were also present at the event.

联邦地球科学部长Harsh Vardhan、地球科学国务部长M Rajeev Chandrasekhar以及该部高级官员也出席了此次活动。