Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) will install four additional radars under Mission Mausam in Jammu & Kashmir, adding to the three already operational. The expansion aims to create one of the densest weather monitoring networks in India, designed to provide district-level early warnings for sudden high-intensity events like cloudbursts, windstorms, and heavy rainfall. Mission Mausam is a two-year initiative under the Ministry of Earth Sciences with ₹2,000 crore outlay, implemented by IMD, NCMRWF, and IITM. Dr. Singh also directed the Ministry to develop dedicated district-wise forecasts for weather-affected regions in North India including J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Punjab.
IMD to Install 4 Additional Radars Under Mission Mausam in Jammu & Kashmir
IMD to install 4 more radars in J&K under Mission Mausam for district-level weather early warnings.
Key facts
- IMD will install four additional radars under Mission Mausam in Jammu & Kashmir, adding to three already operational
- Expansion aims to create one of the densest weather monitoring networks in India for district-level early warnings for cloudbursts, windstorms, and heavy rainfall
- Mission Mausam is a two-year initiative under Ministry of Earth Sciences with ₹2,000 crore outlay, implemented by IMD, NCMRWF, and IITM
- Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh directed development of dedicated district-wise forecasts for weather-affected regions in North India including J&K, HP, Uttarakhand, and Punjab
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Q: Discuss the objectives of Mission Mausam and the significance of installing four additional radars in Jammu and Kashmir for disaster preparedness.
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Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced the India Meteorological Department will install four more radars under Mission Mausam in Jammu and Kashmir, supplementing three operational ones. Mission Mausam, a two-year Ministry of Earth Sciences initiative with ₹2,000 crore outlay implemented by IMD, NCMRWF and IITM, targets district-level cloudburst and rainfall warnings.
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How many additional radars will IMD install under Mission Mausam in Jammu & Kashmir?
IMD will install four additional radars under Mission Mausam in J&K, adding to three already operational. Mission Mausam is a two-year initiative with ₹2,000 crore outlay under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mission Mausam and how many additional radars is IMD installing in J&K?
**Mission Mausam** is India's initiative to modernize weather forecasting infrastructure. The **IMD (India Meteorological Department)** is installing **4 additional Doppler weather radars** in **Jammu & Kashmir** to improve weather monitoring and early warning systems in the region.
What is IMD and what is its role in weather forecasting in India?
**IMD (India Meteorological Department)** is India's national meteorological service established in 1875, functioning under the **Ministry of Earth Sciences**. It provides weather forecasts, storm warnings, flood forecasting, and climate services for agriculture, aviation, and disaster management.
Why is Doppler weather radar important for weather forecasting?
**Doppler weather radars** can detect **rain intensity**, **storm movement**, wind patterns, and severe weather like **cyclones and thunderstorms** in real-time. They are essential for issuing timely early warnings for extreme weather events and improving forecast accuracy.
What is the significance of installing additional radars in Jammu & Kashmir specifically?
**Jammu & Kashmir** faces extreme weather events including heavy snowfall, cloudbursts, flash floods, and avalanches. Additional radars improve **early warning capability** for these events, protecting lives and supporting the Indian Army's operations in high-altitude terrain.
What is the Ministry of Earth Sciences and what other programmes does it manage?
The **Ministry of Earth Sciences** oversees **IMD**, the **National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF)**, **Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS)**, **National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT)**, and **deep-sea mining programme**. It also manages India's **polar research** including Antarctic expeditions.
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