Department of Hydrology and Meteorology
Department of Water Resources and Irrigation (Nepali: जल तथा मौसम विज्ञान विभाग) is a department under Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation. Its mainly works by collecting datas related to hydrology and meteorology throughout Nepal and processing to publish and disseminate them.[1][2]
| जल तथा मौसम विज्ञान विभाग | |
| Department overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1988 |
| Type | Irrigation development and mentinance |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Nepal |
| Status | Active |
| Headquarters | Babarmahal, Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Annual budget | Nrs. 651.5 Million (FY 2081/82) |
| Director General responsible |
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| Parent department | Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation |
| Website | www |
History
editGovernment of Nepal started hydro meteorological activities since 1962 AD. The activities were initiated as a section under the Department of Electricity which was later transferred to the Department of Irrigation. It was then upgraded to Department of Hydrology and Meteorology in 1988.[3]
Organization
editThe department and its branch offices are run by officers of Nepal Engineering Service (Civil/Hydrology).[4]
The department has 4 regional offices and several field offices for different river systems. A few other projects also run under the department.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "वार्षिक खर्च २ खर्ब, तर अधिकांश सडक अस्तव्यस्त". nepalkhabar (in Nepali). 2019-06-03. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
- ^ "बक्राहा खोला नियन्त्रणका लागि जनताको तटबन्ध निर्माण सुरु". Online Khabar. Retrieved 2023-10-18.
- ^ "DWRI". dwri.gov.np. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
- ^ Upadhyaya, Nagendra. "Bheri-Babai Diversion Multipurpose Project completes 40% work". My Republica. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
- ^ "DWRI". dwri.gov.np. Retrieved 2023-10-10.