Land shortage cripples Agriculture Ministry’s weather network rollout

The Indian Meteorological Department's (IMD) ambitious weather network rollout is facing significant delays due to a shortage of land for installing rain gauges and weather stations. This project, aimed at improving weather forecasting, is now a year behind its initial deadline. The delay is largely attributed to the IMD's insistence on installing sensors on the ground, which is a change from the original plan to install them on rooftops. This shift has caused issues with private partners, who claim the new requirements are being imposed retrospectively.

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The Agriculture Ministry's weather network rollout is behind schedule. This delay may impact the accuracy of weather forecasts and subsequently affect agricultural planning and productivity in India.

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