Faulty Weather Radar Mislead Information: Chennai Meteorological Department

Officials of the Chennai Meteorological Department blamed the failure of the weather forecasting radars, which failed to detect the 210 mm rain causing #Chennai Floods 2.0. The equipment has been reported to be aged which lacked the data on upper air that is crucial for making weather forecasting. The department is relying on satellite data and an inquiry has been ordered on the failure of the equipment, showed reports.