{
  "id": 14972229,
  "title": "CM Yogi Adityanath's Govt Announces ₹22.45 Crore Weather Radar Project Across 5 UP Cities To Strengthen Disaster Alerts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/cm-yogi-adityanaths-govt-announces-22-45-crore-weather-radar-project",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T14:03:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/uttar-pradesh/cm-yogi-adityanaths-govt-announces-2245-crore-weather-radar-project-across-5-up-cities-to-strengthen-disaster-alerts"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lucknow, October 16 - Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's government is investing in advanced weather monitoring technology to safeguard lives and property from disasters. The state government plans to install five Doppler weather radars across five cities in Uttar Pradesh, with two already operational in Azamgarh and Varanasi. The remaining three radars will be installed in Lucknow, Jhansi, and Aligarh. These radars, with a range of 250 to 500 kilometers, will provide crucial data for monitoring and forecasting severe weather events like heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. The investment of approximately ₹22.45 crore will enhance weather prediction capabilities and enable timely preparation measures in vulnerable areas. The government will spend ₹19.50 crore on radar operations and another ₹2.95 crore on civil works to establish the radars at the designated sites. The technology will not only aid in disaster preparedness but also protect farmers' crops and livestock by providing early warnings of severe weather conditions.",
  "summary": "Lucknow, October 16: Under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's leadership, the state government is using technology to minimize losses from weather-related disasters and save lives. In this direction, the state has drawn up a plan to install five Doppler weather radars across the state, with two already installed. The process is underway for the remaining three cities. These systems will improve…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}