Produced by: Tarun Mishra
Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal has unveiled India's inaugural crowd-supported weather infrastructure, WeatherUnion.com.
Comprising over 650 on-ground weather stations, it has become the largest private infrastructure of its kind in the nation, furnishing real-time data on vital weather parameters.
It is currently operational in 45 major cities, with Zomato aiming to broaden its reach to encompass more Indian urban centres in the near future.
Zomato has partnered with the Center for Atmospheric Sciences (CAS) at IIT Delhi to develop the system, fostering collaboration between academia and industry.
The amassed weather data holds considerable potential for various enterprises and research institutes, aiding in informed decision-making processes.
Zomato has offered complimentary access to this valuable weather data through an Application Programming Interface (API) to all entities within the country.
Dubbed a Zomato Giveback, the company has made the data available for public benefit, emphasizing its belief in the wider societal utility of this resource.
In a testament to community spirit, numerous Zomato employees have installed weather stations at their residences, with the company inviting volunteers to contribute space for additional installations.