Almost five months after the state-of-the-art radar, S Band, arrived in the city for more accurate weather prediction, it seems that the technology will not be put to use this monsoon. The reason: India Meteorological Department is yet to finish the earthing and wiring which would make the radar operational.
The Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) made radar arrived in the city this April.
Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/news/radar-wont-be-put-use-monsoon-out
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/newspaper/indian-express-mumbai
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/weather-predictions
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/atmosphere-science
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/indian-meteorological-department-imd
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/mumbai