Bhubaneswar to get Doppler Radar System, ‘central nod received’

In a significant step toward improving weather forecasting in Odisha, a Doppler Radar System will soon be installed in Bhubaneswar, Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari said on Tuesday.

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Speaking to reporters, the Minister announced that Doppler Radar Systems in Balasore and Sambalpur districts are also set to become fully operational in the coming days. He confirmed that the groundwork for these installations has been completed, and both systems will be activated very soon.

Once operational, these radar units will allow for precise and real-time weather tracking, enhancing the State’s ability to predict cyclones, storms, heavy rainfall, and other severe weather conditions more accurately.

The Minister emphasised that this technology will greatly aid disaster preparedness and response, particularly in vulnerable coastal and western districts. The move comes as part of the State’s larger initiative to modernise meteorological infrastructure in Odisha in the face of increasing climate volatility.

Experts say the presence of Doppler Radar Systems in multiple locations will help create a networked weather monitoring grid, critical for early warning systems and public safety.

“Infrastructure work of two Doppler Radar Systems in Balasore and Sambalpur districts has already been completed. The structural base is now ready. The radar is installed on the substructure. Its component parts are very delicate. However, the units in Balasore and Sambalpur districts will become functional soon,” said Minister Pujari.

“We also have plans to set up radar in Bhubaneswar, and the Central government has given us a nod in this regard. The number and capacity of radars in the State will be increased, so that we will be able to accurately predict weather,” the Minister added.