As per Mehr Sahibzad Khan, the Director General of the Meteorological Department, China has generously gifted Pakistan 25 weather detectors valued at US$1 million. This state-of-the-art equipment comes at no cost and is specifically designed to predict lightning events, providing crucial early warnings. The installation of these detectors is part of a broader initiative to enhance weather monitoring capabilities across the country.
Additionally, Pakistan is set to receive a radar with an impressive range of 14,000 km from China. This radar technology is poised to play a vital role in identifying and predicting natural disasters attributed to climate change. The collaboration with China underscores a shared commitment to bolstering Pakistan's preparedness and response mechanisms in the face of evolving weather patterns.
The significance of this technological infusion is underscored by the alarming instances of lightning-related fatalities in the Tharparkar district in recent years. Particularly noteworthy is the tragic incident in 2019, where numerous lives were lost, and hundreds of cattle perished due to a lightning strike. The newly acquired detectors and radar technology aim to prevent such calamities by providing timely and accurate information to mitigate the impact of natural disasters associated with climate change.
