Odisha will soon install six new High Wind Speed Recorders (HWSR) along its coastline to enhance cyclone data accuracy and real-time wind monitoring.
The Regional Meteorological Centre has written to the state government seeking land allocation for the installations.
The new devices will measure extreme wind speeds during cyclones and improve precision in tracking landfall intensity. The recorders will be set up in six coastal districts — Ganjam, Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Bhadrak, and Balasore — bringing the total number of HWSRs in the state to twelve.
Officials said the system will provide real-time data during natural disasters, helping meteorologists and disaster management teams respond swiftly. The recorders will be placed near the shoreline to capture maximum wind velocity during cyclones.
Currently, Odisha operates 39 manned surface observatories, 29 automatic weather stations, 136 automated rain gauge stations, and four airport-based weather observation systems. The addition of HWSRs will significantly strengthen the state’s cyclone monitoring infrastructure and improve forecasting accuracy.
The initiative reflects Odisha’s proactive approach to disaster preparedness and its commitment to minimising cyclone-related risks through advanced technology.
