IMD to procure 11 doppler radars for localised weather forecast

IMD to procure 11 doppler radars for localised weather forecast

To strengthen the country’s capability in forecasting severe weather events such as rainfall and thunderstorms at local levels, India Meteorological Department (IMD) will issue a tender to purchase 11 doppler weather radars. According to M Ravichandran, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Science, the met department currently has 33 such radars installed at various locations across the … Read more

Extremely heavy rainfall predicted over parts of Rajasthan

Extremely heavy rainfall predicted over parts of Rajasthan

Jaisalmer and Sriganganagar were recorded the hottest with 38.7 and 38.6 degrees Celsius. Rains lashed parts of Rajasthan in the last 24 hours amid the ongoing spell, the Meteorological Department here said on Saturday. Loharia in Banswara recorded 21 cm of rainfall followed by 19 cm in Banswara, 17cm in Bhungra of Banswara, 14 cm each … Read more