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ISRO Satellite Images Reveal 90% of India Covered in Clouds
✍️ India Today
🗓 26 Jul 2026, 02:03 PM
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ISRO satellite imagery indicates that approximately 90% of India's land area is currently enveloped by cloud cover, raising questions about forthcoming rainfall.
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) released a set of satellite images that show a dense blanket of clouds covering roughly 90% of the country’s land area. The imagery, captured by the GSAT series, highlights extensive cloud formations stretching across the plains, the Himalayan foothills, and even parts of the coastal regions.
Meteorological experts note that such widespread cloud cover is a strong indicator of potential rainfall, especially in the northern and central zones where monsoon activity is typically intense. However, the exact amount of precipitation will depend on subsequent atmospheric dynamics and local topography.
The ISRO data is being fed into the Indian Meteorological Department’s (IMD) forecasting models to refine short‑term predictions. While the satellite images confirm a high likelihood of rain, the precise intensity and distribution remain to be determined by ground‑based observations.
ISRO’s continuous monitoring of cloud cover and atmospheric conditions plays a crucial role in enhancing the accuracy of weather forecasts, thereby aiding farmers, disaster management agencies, and the general public in preparing for the upcoming monsoon season.
Meteorological experts note that such widespread cloud cover is a strong indicator of potential rainfall, especially in the northern and central zones where monsoon activity is typically intense. However, the exact amount of precipitation will depend on subsequent atmospheric dynamics and local topography.
The ISRO data is being fed into the Indian Meteorological Department’s (IMD) forecasting models to refine short‑term predictions. While the satellite images confirm a high likelihood of rain, the precise intensity and distribution remain to be determined by ground‑based observations.
ISRO’s continuous monitoring of cloud cover and atmospheric conditions plays a crucial role in enhancing the accuracy of weather forecasts, thereby aiding farmers, disaster management agencies, and the general public in preparing for the upcoming monsoon season.