Visakhapatnam, April 15 -- Andhra University is poised to become a global hub for atmospheric research as the Government of India prepares to launch the prestigious National Monsoon Mission at its campus.

Backed by a total budget of Rs.180 crore, the project aims to decode three decades of past climatic shifts while providing precise rainfall projections for the 30 years to come.

The mission represents a leap forward in India's ability to predict extreme weather events and manage its agricultural and water resources with scientific precision.

Speaking to ANI, Sunitha, Chairperson of the Board of Studies in the Department of Meteorology and Oceanography, emphasised that the university's diverse academic ecosystem was key to securing the...