Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand Braces for Monsoon Rainfall
- 26 Apr 2024
- 1 min read
Why in News?
According to the Dehradun Meteorological Centre, the state government should start preparations for more than normal rainfall in 2024 monsoon in Uttarakhand.
Key Points
- A training camp was organised by the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA) for various departments regarding monsoon preparedness.
- According to the officials, the Meteorological Department continuously sends alerts regarding weather-related information and if they are followed, the effects of disasters can be reduced to a great extent and the loss of life and property can also be reduced.
India Meteorological Department
- IMD was established in 1875. It is the National Meteorological Service of the country and the principal government agency in all matters relating to meteorology and allied subjects.
- It works as an agency of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India.
- It is headquartered in New Delhi.
- IMD is also one of the six Regional Specialized Meteorological Centres of the World Meteorological Organization.
