Frequently Asked Questions
Q Where does Kalavastha’s weather data come from?
We blend official forecasts and live conditions from a trusted weather provider with community signals (votes) from users in villages across India. This combination helps reflect hyperlocal conditions more closely than a single source.
You can explore by state via Browse by State or see recent community signals on the Alerts page.
Q How often is the information updated?
Forecasts refresh regularly from the provider, while community votes appear in near real time. Pages showing live icons (state, district, sub-district, village) fetch fresh data in the background.
Q What do the weather vote emojis mean?
☀️ Sunny • ☁️ Cloudy • 🌧️ Rainy • ⛈️ Thunder • ❄️ Snowy (rare in many regions). Please vote only for the current conditions you observe.
See our Community Guidelines for best practices.
Q Can people game the votes?
We watch for suspicious patterns and may throttle repetitive or automated submissions. Our goal is to keep signals representative and useful for everyone.
Q How do I get alerts for my village?
On the village page, enter your email in the Subscribe for Alerts box. We’ll notify you about notable changes or important updates.
Q My village is missing. How can I add it?
Use Add Village to request a new entry. Please include official spellings and the full hierarchy: State → District → Sub-District → Village.
Q How do I find my village quickly?
Try the site-wide search at the top, or go to Search. You can also browse via Browse by State.
Q What personal data do you collect?
We minimize data collection. For votes we store the village ID and selected weather type. For subscriptions we store your email. For details, see our Privacy Policy, Cookies, and Terms.
Q Location access failed or weather didn’t load. What can I do?
Ensure location permissions are granted to your browser and your connection is stable. You can also manually navigate to your state/district/village and view live data there. If problems persist, please contact us.
Q Can I partner or integrate with Kalavastha?
We’re open to collaborations that improve resilience and access to local weather signals. Please reach us via Contact.