In a major leap for climate science, AMD and the Indian Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) have unveiled Arka and Arunika—two of India’s most powerful supercomputers dedicated to weather forecasting, disaster management, and oceanic research.
Unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, these high-performance clusters are ranked among India’s top three supercomputers and are the most powerful CPU-based systems in the country.
Jaya Jagadish, Country Head, AMD India. “With Arka and Arunika, India is better equipped to protect its people and resources from extreme weather events.”
Transforming Climate Forecasting
Housed at IITM Pune, Arka boasts 11.77 PetaFLOPS, enabling more precise predictions of cyclones, heavy rainfall, and heatwaves. Meanwhile, Arunika, located at NCMRWF Noida, operates at 8.24 PetaFLOPS, aiding marine ecosystem studies and disaster preparedness.
“These high-performance computing clusters will revolutionize weather forecasting and climate research in India,” said Vinay Sinha, MD Sales, AMD India. “Accurate predictions are crucial for mitigating climate risks, and we are proud to power this initiative.”
A Technological Breakthrough
Powered by AMD EPYC processors, Arka and Arunika will drive India’s climate resilience and environmental research.
“Technology is key to tackling climate change,” said Jaya Jagadish, Country Head, AMD India. “With Arka and Arunika, India is better equipped to protect its people and resources from extreme weather events.”
With this launch, India cements its position as a global leader in climate technology, leveraging supercomputing to safeguard its future.
