Japan's Support Sought for Second Doppler Radar

Sri Lanka Seeks Japanese Support for Second Doppler Radar System

by Staff Writer 10-11-2026 | 7:37 AM

COLOMBO (News1st); Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara stated that a request has been made to Japan to establish a Doppler radar system in the Batticaloa–Pottuvil area.

The Deputy Minister mentioned that discussions are currently underway between the two governments regarding the matter.

The Japanese government has not yet informed whether the Doppler radar system will be provided as grant aid.

Meanwhile, a Doppler radar system is currently under construction in the Puttalam area.

Merrill Mendis, Director of the Forecasting Division at the Department of Meteorology, stated that Sri Lanka will be able to obtain accurate weather forecasts once these two Doppler radar systems are constructed.