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Need more observatories for better weather forecasts: Kiren Rijiju

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 26 December 2023
Earth Sciences Minister Kiren Rijiju emphasizes the need for more observatories to improve weather forecasts, especially for extreme rainfall events like those in Tamil Nadu. The IMD celebrates its 150th anniversary next month, and Rijiju unveils the new IMD logo. Rijiju highlights the lack of measures to prevent heavy downpours in Tamil Nadu and stresses the importance of remaining alert to prevent loss of lives. Earth Sciences Secretary M Ravichandran discusses the difficulty of forecasting weather in tropical regions, citing the recent unexpected rainfall in Tamil Nadu.
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