Bhubaneswar: Dr. Manorama Mohanty was appointed the new Director of the Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar, replacing HR Biswas.

Dr. Mohanty presently serves as the Head of the Meteorological Center of India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ahmedabad.

The Ministry of Earth Sciences has approved the promotion of the 13 weather scientists including Manorama Mohanty with 'E' Pay Matrix Level-13 to the post of Scientist 'F' Pay Matrix Level-13 A with effect from January 1, 2024.

With the appointment and promotion, Mohanty will assume charge as Scientist F on New Year.

HR Biswas, the Director of the Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar, has been transferred to the Regional Meteorological Centre, Kolkata.

HR Biswas, the outgoing Director of the regional meteorological centre in Bhubaneswar, has been transferred to IMD, Kolkata.

Hailing from Odisha, Dr Mohanty joined the India Meteorological Department after completing her master's degree in Physics from Utkal University, Bhubaneswar. She is credited for accurate forecasts of the powerful cyclones 'Tauktae' and 'Biparjoy' formed over the Arabian Sea.