153-yr-old Patna Met Centre gets centennial observing station status
The WMO has awarded the status of 'centennial observing station' to the Patna meteorological observatory. "With this recognition, Patna has joined a niche club of cities having a long-term record of scientific observation in the field of meteorology, climatology and applied science," Centre's Director Vivek Sinha said. Patna meteorological observatory was established in 1867.