Hyderabad: When heavy monsoon rain lashes the Himalayas, mobile networks often fail, cutting off remote villages from even basic weather information. To address this gap, Aagam Jain, a Class 12 student from Hyderabad, built SummitSathi, a satellite-based weather receiver at a minimal cost.
According to his school’s LinkedIn post, SummitSathi downloads cloud images directly from passing weather satellites, without needing an internet connection or mobile network. Unlike conventional weather apps, it keeps working when communication services are disrupted, a common problem in mountainous terrain where rainfall can also damage roads.
The project plans to install three receivers across 10 villages in Seraj Valley. Technology is not the only focus: three local operators have already been trained to run the equipment. Each unit costs approximately Rs 68,000, which is relatively low for such a system.
The team has been clear about its limits. SummitSathi is not a cloudburst prediction system and does not replace official weather forecasts, warnings, or emergency alerts. It serves as an additional source of weather-related information through satellite imagery.
SummitSathi is not Aagam’s only scientific effort. He has also pursued independent research in astronomy and environmental studies, making him a young innovator to watch.
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