Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai to boost observation network across the southern States
The RMC is preparing to equip itself with an additional observation network to improve the precision of forecasts under ‘Mission Mausam’, owing to growing challenges. It looks to add wind profilers at various locations in south India, says official
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, which serves as the headquarters for weather services in southern States and two Union Territories, will strengthen its observation network across south India.


The RMC has come a long way since its inception as an astronomical observatory in 1792. It has expanded its horizon and improved weather services over the decades. It later became a part of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), which is completing 150 years on January 15.


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