Regional Climate Centre for Himalayas

India is setting up of a regional climate centre of the Himalayan mountain region. This Centre is to provide weather-related services for the domestic population as well as for the neighbouring countries. Works for establishing this centre has already begun. It is expected to address the data deficiency faced by the region when compared to the plain ranges in the country. China is also building a similar regional climate centre on its side of the Himalayas.

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