India Meteorological Department (IMD) continuously enhances and upgrades the meteorological observations, communications, modeling, and forecasting system. The forecasts and warnings are issued at the National, State, and District levels.

Currently, 39 Doppler Weather Radars (DWRs) are installed at various locations across the country. Additional 87 Doppler Weather Radars (DWRs) are planned under the newly launched Mission Mausam across the country for complete radar coverage and to enhance the accuracy of the weather nowcasting and forecasting services.

This information was given by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Science, Dr. Jitendra Singh in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.

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