The innovative collaboration between IMD and 1Weather, powered by Glance, brings real-time weather updates to 235 million Android users in India, enhancing preparedness and safety.
In a groundbreaking collaboration, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has teamed up with 1Weather, a global weather app from InMobi, to deliver real-time weather alerts and warnings directly to smartphone lock screens in India. This strategic partnership, facilitated by Glance’s AI-driven platform, aims to empower millions of Indians with critical weather information instantly, ensuring safety and preparedness during emergencies.
Revolutionizing Weather Updates for 235 Million Users
The Letter of Agreement (LoA) between IMD and InMobi enables 235 million smartphone users to access national weather alerts without unlocking their devices. From cyclones and low-pressure systems to hyper-localized events like thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, these alerts will provide timely updates to help people take swift action and mitigate risks.
IMD’s advanced numerical weather prediction models, capable of forecasting long-term weather events up to five days in advance, will drive this initiative. Hyper-localized alerts will further enhance preparedness for short-term weather conditions lasting only a few hours.
How Glance Enhances Accessibility
Glance, an AI-driven platform that delivers personalized content directly to Android smartphone lock screens, is at the core of this partnership. By offering localized and visually adaptive weather alerts, Glance ensures that critical information is accessible to users across diverse regions of India. This innovation eliminates the need for multiple apps, allowing users to act promptly.
Leadership Perspectives on the Collaboration
Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of IMD, highlighted the significance of the partnership, stating, “As we celebrate 150 years of IMD, we remain committed to innovating weather services. Collaborations with AI-driven platforms like InMobi and 1Weather enable us to deliver life-saving weather alerts more efficiently.”
Srikanth Subramanian, Vice President of 1Weather, shared his enthusiasm: “This partnership brings actionable weather insights directly to users’ lock screens, helping save lives. After success in the USA, we aim to transform the climate awareness landscape in India as well.”
Social Responsibility Through Glance for Good
This initiative is part of Glance’s “Glance for Good” program, which leverages its AI-powered platform for public safety, disaster preparedness, and community well-being. Bikash Chowdhury, Chief Marketing Officer at InMobi, emphasized, “Through Glance for Good, we’re democratizing access to critical weather data, ensuring it reaches those who need it most, from daily commuters to farmers.”
Instant Weather Updates
The live weather updates will soon be available on Glance-enabled lock screens, followed by integration into the 1Weather app, which is already among the top 5 weather apps in the USA and LATAM regions. Android users across India will benefit from this innovative feature, marking a significant step in making weather updates more accessible and impactful.
This collaboration underscores a shared commitment to leveraging technology for societal benefit, ensuring that millions stay informed, prepared, and safe in the face of unpredictable weather challenges.