Archive · 11 Aug 2025
IMD to Acquire Wind Profilers to Enhance Weather Forecasting Across India
The Indian government is spending money to make weather forecasts better.
They are buying special tools called wind profilers that are like advanced radar systems to measure the wind and other conditions high up in the sky.
These tools will be put in 10 different places across India to help predict the weather more accurately.
This is part of a larger plan called 'Mission Mausam' to get India ready for changing weather patterns.
The new equipment will help with things like airline planning and detecting rough air.
The project is expected to be finished in about a year and a half.
IMD is procuring 10 wind profiler systems to enhance weather forecasting and climate monitoring.
The systems will be installed in various locations across India, including Amritsar, Jaipur, and Ahmedabad.
Wind profilers gather data on wind speed, direction, and atmospheric conditions.
The project is part of the 'Mission Mausam,' a government initiative to improve weather preparedness.
The tender, valued at over Rs 6 crore, prioritizes local suppliers and aims for completion within 18 months.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is procuring the systems.
- What
- IMD is procuring 10 wind profiler systems.
- When
- The project is expected to be completed within 18 months from the contract agreement.
- Where
- The systems will be installed in 10 locations across India, including Amritsar, Jaipur, and Ahmedabad.
- Why
- To improve weather forecasting and climate monitoring capabilities.
- Project Name
- Mission Mausam
- Number of Wind Profilers
- 10
- Tender Value
- Over Rs 6 crore
- Installation Locations
- Amritsar, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Patna, Varanasi, Lucknow, Mohanbari, Bhubaneswar, Calicut, Thiruvananthapuram
- Expected Lifespan of Systems
- At least 10 years
- Completion Timeframe
- Within 18 months