The IMD is responsible for weather and climate related forecasts for the country. (Photographer: Prashanth Vishwanathan/Bloomberg)

Met Department Appoints Mrutyunjay Mohapatra As Director General

Jun 04 2019, 1:31 PMJun 04 2019, 1:31 PMJune 04 2019, 1:31 PMJune 04 2019, 1:31 PM

The India Meteorological Department has appointed scientist Mrutyunjay Mohapatra as its director general, an order issued by the government's personnel ministry said on Tuesday. Mohapatra, who is Scientist 'G' in IMD, has been appointed as Director General of Meteorology, IMD for a period of five years, it said.

Mohapatra will assume charge of the post on or after Aug. 1, 2019, the order said.

The IMD is responsible for weather and climate related forecasts for the country.

It is also mandated to warn against severe weather phenomenon like cyclones, dust storms, heavy rain and snow, cold and heatwaves, among others.