Itanagar, Apr 26: With the onset of the monsoon bringing increasingly unpredictable and rapidly shifting weather patterns across the region, a new Automatic Weather Station (AWS) has been installed at Yupia in Papum Pare district to enhance real-time monitoring and forecasting capabilities.
The initiative has been undertaken by a team of engineers and scientists from the Climatology Division of the Centre for Earth Sciences and Himalayan Studies, under the supervision of technical officer Vikram Singh, along with team members Romik Tato and Solai Yun.
Officials stated that Arunachal Pradesh’s complex terrain—from the Siwalik foothills to the Greater Himalayan ranges—often results in highly localized weather variations, where conditions can change drastically within just a few kilometres. Such variability becomes more pronounced during the monsoon, marked by intense rainfall, sudden temperature shifts, and fluctuating wind patterns.
The newly installed AWS is expected to play a crucial role in capturing high-resolution meteorological data in real time, including rainfall, temperature, humidity, wind speed, and wind direction. This continuous data stream will enable better understanding of micro-scale weather dynamics.
Experts noted that the system will significantly improve nowcasting capabilities, allowing for more accurate and timely weather predictions. This, in turn, will strengthen preparedness and response mechanisms for weather-related events, particularly in vulnerable and remote areas of the state.