Meteorological Dept launches Android app, but where is it? - Firstpost

Would you like to make Firstpost your default homepage?   Yes | No Weather information in four metros is now just a tap away. The India Meteorological Department says ut has launched an application that enables smartphone and tablet computer users access near-real time weather-related information in Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata and Mumbai. 'The Indian-weather app' as its called can reportedly be downloaded free of cost from Google Play. Except that we can't seem to find it on Google's Play Store. If you search for Indian-Weather app (and we've tried various combination of the names) all you find is India Weather, the developer for which is some HongKong based Chinese site. There are two versions of this app that appear by the same developer in the Google Play list. You can also check out IMD's press release which states that app was launched. Hopefully the app roll-out to the Google Store will take place soon. Screengrab of Google Play Store with results for Indian Weather app. "India Meteorological Department's (IMD) forecast of major cities of the country around four metros for next four days along with updated current weather observations would be available through the application," Earth Sciences Minister S Jaipal Reddy said at the 'launch'. During next 8-10 months, the application would cover a range of products including weather bulletins, alerts for significant events and agromet advisories, he said. Noting that location-specific weather information and forecast were already available on the IMD website, he said the new application was thought of considering that there were a lot of people who had access to smartphones rather than to computers. Speaking at a function to commemorate the 138th foundation day of the IMD, Reddy urged scientists to make further efforts for more precise prediction, particularly for severe weather phenomenon. On this occasion, Reddy also felicitated former IMD Director General R R Kelkar. The minister also released three publications of IMD. With inputs from PTI Firstpost encourages open discussion and debate, but please adhere to the rules below, before posting. Comments that are found to be in violation of any one or more of the guidelines will be automatically deleted: Personal attacks/name calling will not be tolerated. This applies to comments directed at the author, other commenters and other politicians/public figures Please do not post comments that target a specific community, caste, nationality or religion. While you do not have to use your real name, any commenters using any Firstpost writer's name will be deleted, and the commenter banned from participating in any future discussions. Comments will be moderated for abusive and offensive language. What's hot. via Technology - Google News http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHlxk_iTOm42Ji6XC9IxjacS8eCOw&url=http://www.firstpost.com/tech/meteorological-dept-launches-android-app-but-where-is-it-590436.html

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