DAMINI App: Now Get Real-Time Alerts Before Storms and Lightning Strikes

Lightning strikes are common during rain and storms. Often, people are caught off guard without warning. Keeping this in mind, the IMD (India Meteorological Department) has created the DAMINI app to help people. This app provides warnings about impending lightning strikes in the vicinity, allowing people to take precautions and stay safe. Let's learn more...

Lightning strikes in India can be very dangerous. A strong electric shock directly affects the body and can cause serious damage to the nervous system. In many cases, it can also cause serious cardiac and respiratory problems, which can be fatal. In North India, the months of December and January are quite cold and often experience dense fog. Due to the cold air, there is less rainfall, so lightning strikes are also very rare during this time. On the other hand, in South Indian states like Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and coastal Andhra Pradesh, there is heavy rainfall during this period. Along with the rain, there are also more frequent lightning strikes. Therefore, people need to be more vigilant during such weather and must take necessary safety precautions.

How dangerous can lightning strikes be?

The effects of lightning strikes are very dangerous. Every year during the monsoon season, many people lose their lives due to lightning strikes in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and some other states. A single lightning strike is so powerful that it directly damages the body's nervous system and can sometimes cause instant death. Therefore, people should be very careful during rainy and stormy weather. Avoid standing in open fields, do not take shelter under trees, and stay away from high places. A little caution can save your life.

What is the DAMINI App?

To help people avoid this dangerous situation, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has created a mobile app called DAMINI. It has been developed by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM). This app provides you with real-time alerts. This means you can instantly know if lightning is striking or where it might strike. This app has some special features, such as…

• The exact location of current lightning strikes
• The probability of lightning strikes in an area of ​​approximately 40 square kilometers
• The direction and speed of the storm
• Important safety tips to protect yourself from lightning
• This app is available on both the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.

Other Digital Services of IMD

IMD has recently added several important weather services to the UMANG App, such as…

• Current Weather: Current weather conditions.
• Nowcast: Short-term weather forecast for the next few hours.
• City Forecast: Weather forecast for cities.
• Cyclone Warning: Cyclone warnings.
• In addition, IMD has also created separate apps for different purposes, such as…

MAUSAM: For general weather information.

Meghdoot: To provide farmers with advice related to agriculture and weather.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has also developed the Common Alert Protocol (CAP). This system delivers emergency alerts to the public instantly. With the help of these digital tools, people can get timely information and protect themselves and their families.