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Distinction to Chennai Meteorological Department
June 19 , 2019
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- Chennai’s two meteorological centres in Nungambakkam and Meenambakkam have been recognised as long-term observing stations by the World Meteorological Organisation.
- They have been chosen among 5 other stations in India that have made weather observations for more than 100 years.
- It is a recognition for maintaining 100 years of data that could be used as vital records to assess climate variability and understand changes in the climate system.
- The first meteorological station in the country was established at Chennai in 1792.
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