Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches India's Seventh Regional Meteorological Centre in Jammu
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the 7th Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Jammu on June 5, 2026. |
| Location | Jammu, India |
| Regions Served | Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh |
| Key Functions | Weather monitoring, specialized forecasts for mountainous regions, early-warning systems for natural disasters. |
| Services Offered | District-level forecasts, mountain weather forecasts, tourist advisories, flash flood/avalanche/cloudburst/heavy snowfall/thunderstorm/landslide warnings. |
| Major Beneficiaries | Pilgrims (Amarnath, Vaishno Devi), farmers, disaster management agencies, hydropower projects, tourism operators, transport services, armed forces. |
| Doppler Weather Radars | Operational (4): Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Banihal Top. Proposed (5): Anantnag, Rajouri, Baramulla, Kishtwar, Doda. |
| Global Recognition | Srinagar Meteorological Observatory designated as a WMO Centennial Observing Station for 100+ years of weather observation. |
| Parent Organization | India Meteorological Department (IMD) under Ministry of Earth Sciences. |
| Initiative | Mission Mausam - Government of India's program to modernize weather forecasting with advanced technology and expanded radar networks. |