Indian scientists have developed 3D-printed Automatic Weather Stations to strengthen urban weather monitoring. The first installations will begin in Delhi from February 2026 under Mission Mausam, aiming to improve local forecasts using dense, low-cost observation networks.

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•  Scientists led by Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology developed 3D-printed weather stations
•  Project launched under Mission Mausam
• First stations to be installed in Delhi from February 2026
•  Stations record temperature, wind, humidity, and rainfall automatically
• Real-time data transmission, no manual observation needed
•  Solar-powered design cuts operating and maintenance costs
• 3D printing enables faster production and easy customisation
• Dense networks improve short-term, local weather forecasts
•  Part of ₹2,000 crore programme by Ministry of Earth Sciences
•  Supports Make in India and reduces dependence on imports