HP CM calls for setting up more Automatic Weather Stations

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister on Thursday directed officials to work on a plan to set up more Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) in the state to obtain real-time data related to weather forecasts.

At present, there are 23 AWS stations in several places in the state including Shimla, Dharamshala, Dalhousie and Kufri.

Presiding over a high-level meeting held here late Wednesday evening, Sukhu directed the concerned departments to take appropriate steps to increase the number of AWS and stressed for setting up a weather observatory centre in the state, a statement issued here on Thursday said.