Aizawl: Mizoram Governor Vijay Kumar Singh on Wednesday underscored the need for installing a weather radar in the state and called for improved dissemination of weather information to the public.
During a meeting with Sudheer Kumar Dwivedi, Director of the IMD’s Aizawl centre, Governor Singh stressed the importance of close collaboration between the India Meteorological Department (IMD), relevant government departments, and the media.
This collaboration, he noted, would ensure that weather updates are effectively communicated in the local language, directly benefiting the state’s residents.
The governor commended the work of the local meteorological centre in providing accurate weather forecasts and critical data, and urged it to intensify its efforts to disseminate information widely.
Dwivedi presented a detailed overview of the IMD’s initiatives and future plans through a PowerPoint presentation. Key ongoing efforts include seven-day weather forecasts, an Air Quality Index aimed at attracting tourists, and specialized forecasts for four popular tourist destinations within the state.
Weather data is updated every six hours and shared via social media and the official IMD website.
Dwivedi announced plans for this year, including the installation of a Doppler Weather Radar at Laipuitlang in Aizawl as part of Mission Mausam.
He also highlighted the establishment of a new meteorological office in Siaha, in the southern part of the state, acknowledging that 90% of cyclonic activity affecting Mizoram originates from the south.
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Further initiatives include setting up a training and awareness hub for students at the Aizawl Meteorological Centre and upgrading the Aerodrome Meteorological Station (ASM) at Lengpui to an advanced Aerodrome Meteorological Office (AMO) soon.
