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ISRO satellites detect dense rain clouds across India

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ISRO’s INSAT-3DR and INSAT-3DS satellites have identified extensive cloud cover over eastern, central, and northern India, signaling active monsoon conditions. The imagery will aid meteorologists in monitoring rainfall patterns.

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ISRO satellites detect dense rain clouds across India

India’s weather satellites, INSAT-3DR and INSAT-3DS, detected dense cloud formations across large parts of the country on July 24, 2026, indicating active monsoon conditions. The satellite imagery revealed extensive cloud cover over eastern, central, and northern regions, including Odisha, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh. Meteorologists are using this data to track rainfall patterns and issue weather alerts. The INSAT-3DR and INSAT-3DS satellites, operated by ISRO, provide real-time data to improve monsoon forecasting and disaster preparedness.

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