India's Doppler Weather Radar network grows from 14 to 50 since 2014; 50 more planned under Mission Mausam
Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on 29 April 2026 that India's Doppler Weather Radar network has grown from 14 units in 2014 to 50, covering over 87% of the country, with 50 more radars planned under Mission Mausam.
Summary
India's Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) network has expanded from 14 operational units in 2014 to 50, a rise of over 250%, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh said on 29 April 2026. The radars now cover over 87% of the country and improve IMD's forecasting of cyclones, heavy rain and thunderstorms, and 50 more DWRs are planned under Mission Mausam. Singh made the remarks after inaugurating a selfie point depicting a weather radar at the IMD headquarters on Lodhi Road, New Delhi, in the presence of MoES Secretary M. Ravichandran and Director General of Meteorology Mrutyunjay Mohapatra.
Key facts
- DWR network
- 14 (2014) → 50 (over 250% rise)
- Coverage
- Over 87% of the country
- Planned
- 50 more DWRs under Mission Mausam
- Occasion
- Weather-radar selfie point at IMD HQ, Lodhi Road, 29 April 2026
- DG of Meteorology
- Mrutyunjay Mohapatra
Practice MCQs 2 questions
As stated on 29 April 2026, how many Doppler Weather Radars does India now operate, up from 14 in 2014?
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Correct answer: A — 50
The DWR network has grown from 14 operational units in 2014 to 50, covering over 87% of the country.
Under which mission are 50 more Doppler Weather Radars planned, as per the Earth Sciences Ministry?
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Correct answer: C — Mission Mausam
The minister said 50 more DWRs are planned under Mission Mausam.