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Earth Day highlights Climate Action
22.4.2020|Vreme
COVID-19 exacerbates socio-economic impacts of climate change, which accelerated in past 5 years
In the 50 years since the first celebration of Earth Day, the physical signs of climate change and impacts on our planet have gathered pace, reaching a crescendo in the past five years, which were the hottest on record. That trend is expected to continue, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
2019 Recorded Higher Amount of Rainfall Since 1970 - Tanzania Meteorological Authority
15.4.2020|Vreme
Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) has released the statement on the status of Tanzania climate for 2019, the official launch of the statement took place during the Tanzania Meteorological Governing Board meeting held at TMA headquarters.?Addressing the audience, Dr. Agnes Kijazi, TMA Director General and third Vice President of World Meteorological Organization (WMO) mentioned that year 2019 recorded higher amount of rainfall since 1970, this is according to the records of weather and climate analysis conducted.
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Tropical Cyclone Harold challenges disaster and public health management
14.4.2020|Vreme
Low-lying islands in the South-west Pacific Ocean are counting the human and economic toll of Severe Tropical Cyclone Harold, which destroyed key infrastructure and highlighted the challenges of disaster and public health management in the COVID-19 era. At its peak, Harold was the equivalent of a Category 5 level hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale.
Monthly Weather Summary - March 2020 - Kingdom of Bahrain
14.4.2020|Vreme
March 2020 was warmer than normal in temperatures with below average relative humidities and wind speed.?The mean temperature of the month was 22.1?C which is 1.1?C above the long-term normal for March.?The mean maximum temperature of the month was 26.2?C which is 1.5?C above the long-term normal. The highest temperature recorded during the month was 31.2?C which occurred on the 15th?March at Bahrain International Airport but recorded 32.1?C on the 18th?March at Bahrain International Circuit and on the 29th?March at Durrat Al Bahrain.
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Arctic ozone depletion tracks at record levels
9.4.2020|Vreme
Depletion of the ozone layer, ? the shield that protects life on Earth from harmful levels of ultraviolet radiation, ?is at an unprecedented level over large parts of the Arctic this spring because of the continuing presence of ozone?-depleting substances in the atmosphere and a very cold winter in the stratosphere. The stratosphere is the second major layer of the Earth?s atmosphere, just above the troposphere.
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International Cloud Atlas translated into official UN languages
9.4.2020|Vreme
The International Cloud Atlas?- the global reference for identifying clouds ? has been translated into Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish.
International Cloud Atlas translated into official UN languages
9.4.2020|Vreme
The International Cloud Atlas?- the global reference for identifying clouds ? has been translated into Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish.
International community marks World Health Day
7.4.2020|Vreme
On World Health Day, WMO joins the global community in paying tribute to the work of all health professionals who are at the forefront of the COVID-19 response.?WMO and National Meteorological and Hydrological Services support the work of WHO and national health authorities, which are the source of official information and advice on containing the Coronavirus pandemic at a time of global uncertainty.
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Switzerland announces funding for WMO humanitarian support mechanism
6.4.2020|Vreme
New Swiss government funding will enable the World Meteorological Organization to provide United Nations agencies and humanitarian actors with new services for optimising emergency response, especially in the event of tropical cyclones or flooding in developing countries.
WMOâs Hurricane Committee defers consideration of storm name retirement
3.4.2020|Vreme
The annual week-long meeting of the World Meteorological Organization?s Hurricane Committee, which reviews the previous season and prepares for the forthcoming one, was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
COP26 is postponed because of Coronavirus pandemic
2.4.2020|Vreme
The COP26 UN climate change conference set to take place in Glasgow in November has been postponed and will be rescheduled for 2021.??
WMO is concerned about impact of COVID-19 on observing system
1.4.2020|Vreme
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is concerned about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the quantity and quality of weather observations and forecasts, as well as atmospheric and climate monitoring.
WMO Bulletin goes green
27.3.2020|Voda
WMO has just issued its twice-yearly Bulletin, with a focus on Climate and Water in accordance with the theme of World Meteorological Day and World Water Day. The Bulletin introduces WMO?s 70th anniversary, although official commemorative activities have been scaled back because of the Coronavirus pandemic.
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China Meteorological Administration celebrated World Meteorological Day 2020 with online outreach activities
26.3.2020|Vreme
The China Meteorological Administration (CMA) conducted?online outreach activities this year to celebrate World Meteorological Day 2020.?It includes a message from WMO Secretary-General Petteri Taalas and CMA Administrator Ms. LIU Yaming.
You can find many other interesting outreach materials, including the online video of CMA's new meteorological exhibition hall and other colorful on-line commemorative activities.
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CMA conducted the online outreach activities this year to celebrate WMD 2020 - China Meteorological Agency
25.3.2020|Vreme
CMA conducted the online outreach activities this year to celebrate World Meteorological Day 2020.?It includes a message from WMO Secretary-General Petteri Taalas and CMA Administrator Ms. LIU Yaming.
You can find many other interesting outreach materials, including the online video of CMA's new meteorological exhibition hall and other colorful on-line commemorative activities.
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Major earthquake hits Croatiaâs meteorological service
24.3.2020|Vreme
The headquarters of Croatia?s Meteorological and Hydrological Service (DMHZ) were severely damaged by a major earthquake which hit the capital Zagbreb on 22 March.
World Meteorological Day focus on Climate Change and Water
23.3.2020|Voda
One of the biggest impacts of climate change is on water, which in turn affects sustainable development and security. But in contrast to internationally coordinated information about rising temperatures, data on water resources is patchy and incomplete.
World Water Day highlights climate change and âsafe hands
23.3.2020|Voda
Water and climate are inextricably linked. We feel the effects of climate change mostly through water: more floods, more droughts, and more pollution. At the same time, we can tackle climate change through water, according to a joint message issued by Gilbert F. Houngbo, Chair of UN-Water and President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development, and WMO Secretary-General Petteri Taalas for World Water Day and World Meteorological Day.
World Meteorological Day focuses on Climate and Water
23.3.2020|Voda
One of the biggest impacts of climate change is on water, which in turn affects sustainable development and security. But in contrast to internationally coordinated information about rising temperatures, data on water resources is patchy and incomplete.
WMO chief: Accelerate action on Sustainable Development Goal on Water
22.3.2020|Voda
Climate and water both lie at the heart of the Sustainable Development Goals ? the package of 17 crosscutting themes adopted by the international community in 2015. With just 10 years remaining until the 2030 target for achieving the goals, WMO is stepping up its efforts on the water targets.
