A modern gadget was today installed in New Delhi today to provide accurate weather information to the people within a very short span of time. Inaugurating the Indian Meterological Department C- Band Polarimetric Doppler Radar system at Mausam Bhawan on its its 137 foundation day , the Minister of State for Science and Technology Mr Ashwini Kumar said that this system uses advanced data to give information in severe weather condition like rain, hailstorms and duststorms.

He said that the data transmitted through this advanced radar system is more accurate than conventional radar and avoids the need to monitor radar parameters and its fine tuning. Mr Kumar siad that it also deflects difficult aviation hazards such as bird flocks, aircraft and icing conditions. The Minsiter said that this facilities will be installed in other 8 cities in due course of time.

Highlighting the priorities of his Ministry in 12th five year plan, Mr Kumar said that the government has decided to modernize all weather forcaste systems lacated at airports across the country. He said that this will help provide accurate predictions about airwaves and other cilamtatic changes.