The Himachal Pradesh government is planning to set up two doppler radar stations in Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti districts to enhance weather monitoring capabilities, a spokesperson said on Monday.
This step will enhance the alert system to predict future weather trends and alert meteorologists about upcoming precipitation, storms, or severe weather, which will help to adopt the safety measures much in advance, a statement issued here said. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the matter regarding the need to set up these stations in the state has been raised with the Union government. He said that the state government is committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology for the benefit of the people.
The Doppler Radar Technology will enable the meteorologists to accurately forecast the arrival of precipitation with location, intensity, and severity of the bad weather and to highlight whether there’s a high or low probability of danger to life and property, the statement said. The frequent occurrence of heavy rains, thunderstorms, and hailstorms in Himachal makes it even more pertinent to have these radar stations, it said. These stations will enhance the weather monitoring capabilities, enabling the administration to make early arrangements to mitigate damages caused by disasters and ensure the safety of life.
