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How many Automated Weather Stations will be set up for measurement of snowfall and snow depth along the Himalayas and North East?

How many Automated Weather Stations will be set up for measurement of snowfall and snow depth along the Himalayas and North East? Correct Answer 80

  • The government has proposed to set up more Automated Weather Stations across the country.
  • They include 200 each for North East India and District Agriculture Meteorological Units and 100 each for tourism places and Kerala.
  • 80 Automated Weather Stations will be set for measurement of snowfall and snow depth along the Himalayas and North East.

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