A Pune-based Climate Tech Startup, Forecastro aims to Combat Extreme Weather Change with its IoT and AI-powered Automatic Weather Station 

India’s Pune-based climate-tech start-up company Forecastro is thrilled to launch its unique product called WeatherWise which is an IoT/AI-integrated Automatic Weather Station (AWS). This unique and patent-pending product is Made in India only and incorporates the Internet of Things (IoT), Machine Learning (ML), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to provide accurate weather data. 

Climate Crisis and Innovative Solutions

Global warming is a worldwide issue that is threatening the natural environment, economy, and society across the world. However, heat waves, floods, unpredictable monsoons, and depleting water tables are occurring more frequently and intensely affecting the country. In India alone, floods have claimed USD 26.3 billion making up approximately 0.5% of its GDP. Research shows that without change, cumulative global losses could be as high as $35 trillion over the next five decades, especially in the health and farming industries.

WeatherWise, A Technological Breakthrough

WeatherWise is the result of more than a decade of continuous research by Forecastro’s core team, Somnath Varpe and Kiran Todekar. Varpe, who has worked with embedded systems and microcontrollers, was handling complex systems for the DRDO Meteorology division. Todekar, a Data Scientist, has considerable experience in Machine Learning algorithms, Deep learning, Computer vision, and Image processing. 

Vision and Mission of WeatherWise

WeatherWise aims for a future where climate protection is achievable and firmly rooted in the lives of people. The vision is to make available accurate timely and relevant meteorological information to communities, businesses, and government. Based on advanced technological developments, WeatherWise seeks to minimize losses due to natural disasters, prevent causalities, and lessen property damage.

There is precision when it comes to monitoring the weather conditions through WeatherWise. It provides a wide range of measurements, such as the level of ultraviolet radiation and humidity, which makes it possible to have accurate information in the hands of decision-makers. WeatherWise improves the accuracy of weather data through the use of IoT, Machine Learning (ML), and Artificial Intelligence (AI). It also allows authorities to take appropriate measures to prevent and minimize the impacts of disasters since its forecasts are accurate. Another key point in WeatherWise’s work is the focus on preparedness. As an early warning system and a source of timely information, it empowers the stakeholders to mitigate climate challenges appropriately. 

IoT-Driven Precision and Early Warning Systems

WeatherWise provides a wide range of measurements such as UV index, moisture level, and climate change. This enables the government as well as businesses to effectively manage climate change impacts. When implemented with IoT, ML, and AI, WeatherWise not only improves weather data quality but also gives the foreseen projections required for disaster prevention. 

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Founders of Forecastro

Somnath Varpe and Kiran Todekar, the duo that started Forecastro, have the right experience to understand the shortcomings of the existing weather forecasting services across several sectors. They emphasized the importance of a better and more precise weather solution, as they were exploring the issue themselves. Co-founder of Forecastro, Somnath Varpe, stated that WeatherWise is their most groundbreaking creation when it comes to weather forecasting and fighting climate change. 

The startup has the goal of delivering timely and reliable information on weather conditions to enable authorities to make better decisions, protect people, and save money. The other co-founder of Forecastro is Kiran Todekar who has skills in data science, machine learning as well as artificial intelligence hence making sure that the products of Forecastro are very relevant in the market. Combined, they’re leading the evolution of weather intelligence, making decision-making more efficient and based on solid data for businesses and industries.

Conclusion

Forecastro has partnered with relevant actors to increase WeatherWise availability and usage among the intended beneficiaries. The commitment of the company to innovation and sustainability, therefore drives its vision to positively impact the world by making a significant contribution towards climate resilience. WeatherWise holds its position as a leader in climate technology, as a platform that connects data and change. Its vision is to embody resilience and its mission is to provide weather intelligence that is useful, relevant, and valuable.