20-Jul-2022: S-Band Doppler Weather Radar

In connection with the repair of S-Band Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) of Chennai, work order for undertaking the Slew Ring Bearing (SRB) replacement has been issued by Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) to an agency on 20.04.2022. The agency has removed and taken the old SRB on 13.05.2022 to cross-verify with the newly fabricated SRB.

The SRB fabrication work is nearing completion. Subsequently, shipping, testing and installation work is to be carried out by the firm.

DWR-network Fault monitoring details are available online. The same can be accessed through the link https://ddgmui.imd.gov.in/radar/newRadarStatusLiveReport1.php.

The Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management authorities visited IMD Headquarters on 22nd April 2022 and had discussions with DGM, IMD and other senior officials regarding their proposal for augmenting IMD’s observational network and other infrastructural facilities for the State. Further, DGM, IMD has constituted three teams of scientists for providing guidance regarding technical specifications, budgetary quotes, finalization of proposals, procurement, installation etc. to support the State’s initiatives.