Jammu, Aug 25: Targeting on accurate avalanche forecasting in hills of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh (HP), 16 automatic weather stations (AWSs) have been linked to the recently-launched avalanche forecasting satellite, Metsat in northern India, defence sources said here today. "Sixteen automatic weather stations (AWSs) were linked to Metsat for accurate avalanche forecasting and warnings in J&K and HP hills recently," the sources told.
There are 35 surface observatory networks covering J&K and parts of HP for weather forecasting, avalanche warnings and other information they said adding in addition to it, quality data from 16 AWSs has been put on Metsat for broader usage.
Avalanche forecast warnings for areas of J&K including Siachen, Kargil, Mushkoh valley, Shamshaban range and Pir Panjal ranges besides HP areas covering Manali, Rohtang, Patseo were currently being issued regularly three days in advance with good accuracy for use by army as well as civilian population, they said. Bureau Report