First Doppler radar of Odisha is now in Paradip.
First Doppler radar of Odisha is now in Paradip.
Now ,there is a Doppler radar is present in Paradip.This radar will help in prediction of cyclonic storms, excessive rainfall etc. with more accuracy than the old analogue radar. Doppler radar can analyse cyclone with its intensity, movement and direction more accurately and would pinpoint the exact location where a cyclone will hit. As Odisha is highly cyclone-prone, Doppler radars would be great helpful by providing early prediction of sudden weather changes which would ensure timely evacuation of people from affected areas to safe places. A Doppler radars can also forecast volume of rainfall at a particular place at a given point of time.