KARGIL, JANUARY 14, 2022: Indian Meteorological Department, Ministry of Earth Science provided a Doppler Weather Radar facility at Leh, informed the LG Ladakh R K Mathur in a tweet while expressing gratitude to the Department.

“My sincere gratitude to MoS Ministry of Earth Science DrJitendra Singh and Indian Meteorological Department for providing Doppler Weather Radar facility at Leh. This radar will prove invaluable in providing latest weather forecasts and warnings against severe weather phenomena”, the LG maintained.

“I also congratulate Indian Meteorological Department on its 147th Foundation Day and thank for its invaluable contribution in providing timely weather updates and forecasts to keep the people safe.”

The Lt. Governor R K Mathur visited the Doppler Weather Radar at Chuchot, where Director of Meteorological Centre, Leh, Sonam Lotus informed him about the working of the radar. The LG appreciated Lotus’ work on providing timely weather updates to the public in Ladakh.