Uttarakhand State PCS

• 26 Apr 2024

Uttarakhand Braces for Monsoon Rainfall

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.