Itanagar: Union minister Kiren Rijiju has assured the people of Arunachal Pradesh of further technological advancements, including establishing a doppler radar system in West Kameng district of the northeastern state. Rijiju inaugurated a permanent seismological observatory at Bomdila, the HQ of the district, on Sunday and said the doppler system is envisioned to provide a forecast of rain, temperature and humidity, aiding farmers in planning their cultivation.
The observatory, established at the Government College Bomdila, holds great significance for Arunachal which is situated in seismic zone V and is vulnerable to earthquakes.PTI
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