Advanced weather warnings with hi-tech radar network

The Meteorology Department has arranged to instal a state-of-the art weather radar network costing Rs. 400 million to provide more accurate advanced weather warnings to the people. Director of Meteorology P.M. Jayatilleke said arrangements have been made with the World Meteorological Union to get this modern Doppler radar station installed in Sri Lanka.

An advance payment of Rs. 160 million has been paid to the World Meteorological Union. A weather expert from the World Meteorological Union is here for a feasibility study to select the most suitable location for setting up this radar station.

With the installation of this new Doppler weather radar station the Meterological Department would be able to provide instant weather information to any area at any time.

It would also be able to provide information vital for air traffic and advanced warnings of floods, earthslips and other natural disasters to minimise damage caused by them.