Cyclone Man of India: Mrutyunjay Mohapatra Honored with Sir Gilbert Walker Award
Published on: Nov. 18, 2025, 7:30 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, the Director General of the India Meteorological Department, has been awarded the Sir Gilbert Walker Award 2025 for his contributions to meteorology. Known as the 'cyclone man of India', he modernized cyclone warning systems, significantly improving forecast accuracy and preparedness. The award recognizes his lifetime achievements in meteorological science.
