History of Rainfall and Weather Service in India

Abstract

The paper seeks information related to hydrometeorology which is a major branch of meteorology, which deals with all aspects of water that reaches the earth’s surface in the form of rain or snow. Weather plays an important role in various socio-economic activities like agriculture, irrigation, shipping, aviation, off-shore oil exploration, space flights, flood control, expeditions, public health, etc. Accurate forecasts and timely warnings against severe and hazardous weather are some of the most challenging tasks of any national meteorological service. Also, the paper looks at the step-to-step development in the meteorological service of Rainfall Organisation, Rainfall Statistics, Flood Meteorological Organisation, and Weather Service in India.

Presenters

Vanshika Kirar
Student, Doctorate Candidate, University of Delhi, Delhi, India

Details

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Paper Presentation in a Themed Session

Theme

Constructing the Environment

KEYWORDS

Rainfall, Weather, Meteorology

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