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Nagaland and IMD Sign MoU for X-Band Doppler Weather Radar

3 March 20261 min read
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYNagaland and IMDSign MoU forX-Band DopplerWeather Radar3 March 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Nagaland partnered with the national weather agency to bring better local forecasting to the state and the Northeast.

Key facts

  • Partners: the state’s Higher Education Department and the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
  • Installation: X-band Doppler Weather Radar, under Mission Mausam.
  • Term: 20 years.

Significance

  • Boosts atmospheric research.
  • Improves disaster preparedness.
  • Gives high-resolution forecasts across the Northeast.

Exam angle

  • Radar type: X-band Doppler.
  • Mission: Mausam.
  • Length of partnership: 20 years.

Test yourself

1. Under which mission will Nagaland get a Doppler weather radar through its MoU with IMD?

The X-band radar will be installed under Mission Mausam.

2. What is the duration of the Nagaland Higher Education Department and IMD partnership?

The partnership is stated to last 20 years.

3. Which type of radar is to be installed in Nagaland under the IMD MoU?

The notes name an X-band Doppler Weather Radar.

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