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The new Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) was launched in Lucknow to strengthen weather forecasting and meteorological services across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and adjoining regions. The centre is part of broader efforts under Mission Mausam to improve high-frequency and impact-based weather forecasting. The initiative supports the expansion of weather-monitoring infrastructure, including Doppler Weather Radars, Automatic Weather Stations, Automatic Rain Gauges, and lightning sensors. The enhanced network is expected to improve predictions of extreme weather events such as cyclones, thunderstorms, flash floods, and landslides. The centre also contributes to better aviation meteorological services and disaster preparedness across northern India.