Climatic Analytics: Science, Strategy and Sectorial Impacts presents a forward-looking framework to transform climate risk into actionable intelligence. Leveraging advances in Seasonal Weather Forecasts (SWFs), AI, and data analytics, the book bridges the gap between climate science and real-world decision-making across agriculture, finance, FMCG, and governance.

It explains forecasting principles, translates predictions into sector-specific impacts, and demonstrates applications in risk management, resource planning, and policy design. Covering ENSO influences, decision support systems, and Forecast-Based Financing, it serves as both a practical toolkit and strategic guide for building resilient, climate-informed systems in an increasingly uncertain world.

B. V. Ramana Rao has been a towering figure in the field of Agricultural Meteorology, with a distinguished career spanning over four decades. He began his academic journey at the University of Agricultural Sciences Bangalore, where he taught Agricultural Meteorology from 1966 to 1979.He subsequently joined the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and served in several key capacities until his superannuation in April 2000. During his tenure, he held the position of Head, Division of Climatology, Wind Power, and Solar Energy Utilization at Central Arid Zone Research Institute. He later became the Founder Project Coordinator of the pioneering AICRP on Agrometeorology at Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture from December 1984 to March 1994.

Professor Rao’s contributions to agrometeorology are both foundational and transformative. His research has significantly advanced agroclimatic characterization, delineation of efficient cropping zones, crop–weather modeling, classification and management of agricultural droughts, and operational agrometeorology.A prolific scholar, he has published over 150 research papers, including more than 50 in high-impact international journals. He has also authored 20 books and monographs, along with numerous technical and scientific bulletins. He served with distinction as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Agrometeorology for 14 years (2009–2023), enhancing its global academic stature.

He was awarded the prestigious British Council Fellowship (1986–87) for advanced training at the University of Reading. In recognition of his lifelong contributions, he was honored as an Honorary Fellow (2011) and received the Lifetime Achievement Award (2025) from the Association of Agrometeorologists.

K. K. Singh is a distinguished agrometeorologist with over three decades of experience in advancing weather-based agricultural services and climate risk management. He completed his post-graduation in Geophysics in 1983 and earned his Ph.D. in Crop Yield Forecasting in 1988 from Banaras Hindu University. Dr. Singh joined the National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting in 1990 and went on to serve in premier government institutions, including the India Meteorological Department under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, New Delhi. Rising through the ranks from Senior Scientific Officer to Additional Director General of Meteorology/Scientist ‘G’, and Head of the Agromet Division, he has made significant contributions to agricultural meteorology.

His work encompasses advanced tools and technologies such as dynamic crop simulation models, decision support systems (DSS) for resilient farming, operational Agromet DSS at IMD, and applications of remote sensing and GIS. His contributions have been instrumental in strengthening agricultural risk management under changing climate conditions.Dr. Singh served as a WMO/UNDP Fellow at Michigan State University (January–April 1994), focusing on crop–weather simulation for irrigation scheduling using medium-range weather forecasts. He played a pivotal role in the international project Extended Range Forecast System (ERFS) for Climate Risk Management in Agriculture (2007–2019), funded by the Government of India, operationalizing probabilistic extended-range forecasts for agricultural applications.

From 2017 to 2020, he served as Coordinator of the Expert Group on Agrometeorology (EG-AgM) under the RA II Working Group on Climate Services (WGCS) of the World Meteorological Organization. A committed academic mentor, he has guided numerous M.Sc. and Ph.D. scholars across universities and IITs.

Dr. Singh has published over 125 research papers in reputed national and international journals. As President of the Association of Agrometeorologists (2023–2025), he led key initiatives to align agrometeorology education and research with operational advisory services, promote frontier technologies, and enhance farmer-centric climate services under Mission Mausam.He is currently associated with National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting as a Scientific Consultant in the project Numerical Modelling of Weather and Climate (NMWC).

Surender Singh is a distinguished agrometeorologist with over thirty-five years of experience in teaching, research, extension, and academic administration. He earned his Ph.D. in Agrometeorology under the mentorship of Dr. V. Uma Maheswara Rao and has served in several key positions at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, including Principal Scientist, Professor & Head, Senior Scientist, Assistant Scientist, Advisor (Recruitments), and Associate Director (Students’ Counseling and Placement).A meritorious scholar, Dr. Singh received two Gold Medals—one for Best Research Work during his doctoral program and another for Best Ph.D. Dissertation, awarded by the then President of India, A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. He was also twice offered the prestigious UK Universities Vice Chancellors’ Scholarship under the Commonwealth Fellowship Programme.

His international academic engagements include post-doctoral fellowships at International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Instituto Agronômico Campinas, and BOKU-Met Institute of Meteorology and Climatology.Dr. Singh is a life member of several professional societies, including the Association of Agrometeorologists, Indian Meteorological Society, Indian Society of Remote Sensing, and the International Society for Agrometeorology. He has organized numerous national-level trainings, seminars, and symposia in agrometeorology and allied disciplines.

A prolific academic, he has published over 250 works, including research papers, manuals, teaching aids, and book chapters. He has authored 30 books and monographs, along with several technical and scientific bulletins. He has served as Managing Editor of the Journal of Agrometeorology and Vice President of the Association of Agrometeorologists. Internationally, he has contributed as a Research Collaborator with MARCO (Japan) and SPARC, ETH Zurich (Switzerland).

His global recognition includes appointments to the Expert Team on Agrometeorology (CAgM) of the World Meteorological Organization (2018–2020) and as Core Committee Member on Agriculture–Drought at WMO for two consecutive terms (2021–2024 and 2024–2027). He also serves as an External Expert for Research Project Evaluation at the COST Association, European Union, Brussels.

A dedicated mentor, Dr. Singh has guided numerous undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students who now hold prominent positions across India. Widely traveled, he has represented India in several international academic and scientific forums. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, he was conferred the prestigious title of Fellow of the Association of Agrometeorologists (FAAM) in 2024.

Mani Shreshtha is a dedicated academician and researcher with over 21 years of professional experience spanning teaching, research, and industry exposure in marketing and management. He completed his graduation in Marketing from Kurukshetra University and earned his Doctorate in Business Management from the Haryana School of Business.Dr. Shreshtha has served with distinction at several reputed management institutions across Haryana, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. He has been associated with prominent institutions such as the Jagran Institute of Communication and Management and Amity Business School. His core areas of expertise include Consumer Behaviour and Services Marketing, where he combines theoretical depth with practical applicability.

An active researcher, Dr. Shreshtha has published numerous papers in reputed national and international journals in the domains of marketing and strategic management. He has also presented his research at international conferences organized by premier institutions such as the Indian Institutes of Management and Indian Institutes of Technology.Known for his engaging pedagogy and learner-centric teaching approach, Dr. Shreshtha has consistently received excellent feedback from students across undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive education programs. A compelling speaker, he frequently addresses academic forums on content development, pedagogy, and higher education practices.

He continues to contribute actively to advancing high-quality research and academic excellence in marketing and management education, enriching both scholarly discourse and practical understanding in his field.

V. Uma Maheswara Rao is a distinguished agrometeorologist with over four decades of extensive experience in teaching, research, extension, and academic administration. He holds a Ph.D. in Agrometeorology and has served in several key positions, including Project Coordinator, Principal Scientist, Professor & Head, Agrometeorologist, and Assistant Scientist at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University and under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research.

Throughout his career, Dr. Rao has played a pivotal role in shaping the development of agrometeorological science in India. He has actively contributed to knowledge dissemination by organizing and leading numerous national and international training programs, workshops, and capacity-building initiatives for students, researchers, and field professionals.

He is a life member of several prestigious professional bodies, including the Indian Meteorological Society, Arid Zone Research Association of India, Indian Society of Remote Sensing, Association of Agrometeorologists, International Society for Agrometeorology, and the Indian Society of Dryland Agriculture. He has also served as President of the Association of Agrometeorologists.

A prolific academician, Dr. Rao has authored over 345 scholarly contributions, including research papers, articles, manuals, teaching aids, bulletins, and book chapters. He has also authored 35 books and monographs, along with numerous technical and scientific publications.

His international recognition includes serving as a member of the CCl-ET-IIC of the World Meteorological Organization (2014–2017). He was also appointed to the XI Plan High Powered Review Committee of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, in 2012.

Under his leadership as Project Coordinator, the prestigious Chaudhary Devi Lal Award for the Best AICRP on Agrometeorology was conferred by ICAR in 2014. A dedicated mentor, he has guided numerous undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students who now hold key positions across the country.

Widely traveled, Dr. Rao has represented India in various international scientific forums and collaborative projects. His vast experience, commitment to education, and contributions to agrometeorological research continue to inspire the next generation of scientists and practitioners.

Chapter 1.The Science and Systems of Seasonal Weather Forecasts
Chapter 2.Ensemble Forecasting and Probabilistic Interpretation 
Chapter 3.Translating Forecasts into Agronomic Risk Indicators
Chapter 4.Adaptive Agronomic Planning Using Seasonal Weather Forecasts (SWFs)
Chapter 5.Quality and Yield Volatility Management 
Chapter 6.Fertilizer and Nutrient Demand Forecasting
Chapter 7.Pest and Disease Risk Forecasting
Chapter 8.Feedstock and Raw Material Security
Chapter 9.Labor, Machinery and Operational Planning 
Chapter 10.Industrial Processing Optimization
Chapter 11.The FMCG and Food Industry Supply Equation
Chapter 12.Food Safety and Public Health Forecasting based on Seasonal Weather Forecasting
Chapter 13.Worker Safety, ESG, and Social Responsibility 
Chapter 14.Financial Hedging and Risk Transfer Instruments
Chapter 15.Climate-Responsive Governance: Integrating Seasonal Weather Forecasts into Policy Instruments for Agricultureand Allied Sectors 
Chapter 16.Executive Decision-Making and CAPEX Plannin
Chapter 17.Institutional Governance and Scenario Planning
Chapter 18.Decision Support Systems and Digital Integration
Chapter 19.Regional and Global Case Studies
Chapter 20.Future Pathways in Climate-Informed Decision Making