Expansion of Automatic Weather Stations Across India in 2026
Under the Mission Mausam Phase-II, the Government of India has announced plans to set up 200 new Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) primarily Agro-AWS, during 2026. This move aims to enhance agro-meteorological observations and improve weather advisory services for agriculture. Currently, the India Meteorological Department operates over 1000 AWS nationwide and collaborates with other agencies to collect real-time meteorological data.
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