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Jabalpur Gets Advanced Weather Radar Under Mausam Mission
27 Oct
Summary
- Jabalpur to receive an advanced Doppler Weather Radar system.
- The radar will monitor weather within a 250 km radius.
- The system enhances forecasting and disaster preparedness.
Jabalpur is advancing its weather monitoring with a new Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) planned for the India Meteorological Department (IMD) centre in Adhartal. The Jabalpur Municipal Corporation has issued a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the project, which is being established under the central government's 'Mausam Mission'. Soil testing has been completed, bringing the project closer to installation.
The DWR will operate within a 250 km radius, enabling precise tracking of weather systems, heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and cyclonic activity. This advanced system will notably improve weather forecasts and disaster preparedness for Jabalpur and surrounding districts, filling a gap not adequately covered by existing radars in Bhopal, Nagpur, and Raipur.
Designed with a 27-meter high iron-pillar structure and a dome, the radar will utilize the Doppler effect for real-time atmospheric data. This technology will provide crucial information on clouds, rainfall, and wind speeds, aiding farmers, government agencies, and residents in preparing for severe weather events and emergencies.
