In a first-of-its-kind project, Indian scientists have embarked on a venture to build computer models that would predict the erratic movements of the monsoon with more precision.

Working with their counterparts in the United States and Britain, the scientists will build the world's first short-range and long-range computer models that can give much more granular information about the monsoon's movements.

This would help conserve depleting water resources and agricultural output would get a boost as farmers would be able to plan their crops better. Armed with more precise forecasts, the state governments would be better prepared for disasters such as the recent floods in Assam.

Talking to All India Radio, Secretary in the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Shailesh Nayak said, efforts are on to build more dynamical models to improve accuracy of weather forecasts.