Photograph: ANI Photo Born out of calamities -- a devastating cyclone in 1864 and monsoon failures in 1866 and 1871 -- the IMD, turning 150 on January 15, has transformed from a humble setup into ...
On January 15, 1875, Henry Blanford assumed charge as the head of the newly formed IMD. The department was established against the backdrop of the havoc caused by a tropical cyclone in 1864 and ...