New Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) launched at Lucknow on June 8, 2026
India's Doppler Weather Radar network expanded from 17 in 2014 to 50 currently
50 additional Doppler Weather Radars planned under Mission Mausam, taking total to nearly 100 radars within two years
Uttar Pradesh had only one Doppler Weather Radar in 2014, now three are operational
Six more Doppler Weather Radars being commissioned shortly in Uttar Pradesh
Automatic Weather Stations in Uttar Pradesh increased from 59 to 107
Automatic Rain Gauges Stations in Uttar Pradesh increased from 132 to 140
Lightning sensors in Uttar Pradesh increased from 0 to 7
Aviation meteorological services provided at eleven airports across Uttar Pradesh
Uttarakhand previously had no Doppler Weather Radar, now has three installed
Additional meteorological systems planned for Uttarakhand under Mission Mausam
The new RMC will cater to Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and adjoining regions
Plans underway for development of dedicated infrastructure including advanced Doppler Weather Radars and wind profiler systems
Improved forecasting systems provide advance warnings for flash floods, cloudbursts, thunderstorms, lightning, avalanches and other extreme weather events
Weather information now reaching districts, local administrations and Panchayats in real time
