Four more IMD radars for J&K under Mission Mausam
What happened
- IMD will install four additional radars in Jammu & Kashmir under Mission Mausam for district-wise forecasts and early warnings, Dr Jitendra Singh said [PIB].
- He was reviewing relief in flood-hit Kathua; an inter-ministerial committee was to visit the district [PIB].
Background
- Mission Mausam aims to improve weather and climate services [PIB].
Why it matters
- Hill states face cloudbursts that larger radars miss; denser networks give local warnings.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-09-04): IMD will install four additional radars in Jammu & Kashmir under Mission Mausam for district-wise forecasts and early warnings, Dr Jitendra Singh said.
- Hill states face cloudbursts that larger radars miss; denser networks give local warnings.
Quotable data pointIMD will install four additional radars in Jammu & Kashmir under Mission Mausam for district-wise forecasts and early warnings, Dr Jitendra Singh said.
PIB: IMD radars for J&K, 4 Sep 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: Mission Mausam.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Radars to be added in J&K under Mission Mausam
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: IMD radars for J&K, 4 Sep 2025
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