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NFR installs automatic weather stations to improve railway safety during monsoon
Northeast Frontier Railway has begun installing automatic weather stations at vulnerable locations across its network to improve safety and disaster preparedness during the monsoon season. Three stations are installed, six more are in installation, with completion expected by end-May, in coordination with the India Meteorological Department.
Why It Matters
The AWS network will provide precise, real-time weather data to help railway authorities take timely preventive actions during floods, landslides and adverse weather, enhancing safety and resilience.
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NFR begins installing automatic weather stations at vulnerable locations
May 15, 2026
The Northeast Frontier Railway stated that it has started installing automatic weather stations (AWS) at vulnerable locations across its network to strengthen safety and disaster preparedness during the monsoon season. Three AWS have already been installed, while six more are currently under installation at identified vulnerable locations under the NFR jurisdiction. The six remaining AWS are expected to be completed by the end of May. The installations are being carried out in close coordination with the India Meteorological Department. Locations mentioned include the Lumding–Badarpur section in Assam, the Katakhal–Sairang section connecting Mizoram, and the Jiribam–Khongsang route in Manipur. The AWS are designed to monitor multiple weather parameters with high accuracy, including rain gauge sensors capable of recording precipitation up to 900 mm per hour, temperatures from -40°C to +75°C, wind speeds up to 80 m/s, humidity from 0 to 100%, and atmospheric pressure up to 1200 hPa.