The Union Government announced that one Automatic Weather Station (AWS) will be installed in Jammu and Kashmir in 2026 under Mission Mausam Phase-II to enhance weather monitoring and agro-advisory services.
Responding to a question in the Lok Sabha, the Ministry of Earth Sciences said that around 200 Agro-AWS will be deployed across the country during 2026. This initiative aims to strengthen agro-meteorological observations and provide improved weather-based advisories to the agricultural sector.
According to official data, Jammu and Kashmir has been allocated one such station under the proposed expansion plan.
The Ministry further informed that the India Meteorological Department currently operates 1,008 Automatic Weather Stations across the country, including 17 in Jammu and Kashmir. These stations play a crucial role in improving weather forecasting systems and supporting sectors such as agriculture, disaster management, and aviation.
The government clarified that there is no current proposal to install new AWS alongside existing departmental observatories. Locations for new stations are selected based on technical feasibility, coverage gaps, and observational requirements.
The Centre stated that this initiative is part of broader efforts to strengthen India’s meteorological infrastructure and enhance climate resilience, particularly in regions like Jammu and Kashmir.