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Water and climate coalition takes shape
3.7.2020|Voda
Climate change impacts are affecting water availability and are exacerbating the damages floods and drought cause worldwide. Climate related water action is a key for bringing us back on track to deliver Sustainable Development Goal 6, to ensure access to water and sanitation for all and to sustain a healthy environment.
Meteorological departments form synergy for first typhoon in 2020 - China Meteorological Administration
17.6.2020|Voda
At 8:50 a.m. on June 14, this year?s 2nd typhoon Nuri (tropical storm scale) made landfall in coastal regions of Hailing Island, Yangjiang, Guangdong province, becoming the first typhoon that landed in China this year. Wind and rainfall brought by the typhoon have effectively alleviated high temperature and drought conditions in portions of Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan. However, urban waterlogging, mount torrents, and geological hazards incurred by heavy rainfall in some localities should not be neglected and call for elaborate prevention work.
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Meteorological departments form synergy to brace for the first typhoon landing in China in 2020 - China Meteorological Department
16.6.2020|Voda
At 8:50 a.m. on June 14, this year?s 2nd typhoon Nuri (tropical storm scale) made landfall in coastal regions of Hailing Island, Yangjiang, Guangdong province, becoming the first typhoon that landed in China this year. Wind and rainfall brought by the typhoon have effectively alleviated high temperature and drought conditions in portions of Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan. However, urban waterlogging, mount torrents, and geological hazards incurred by heavy rainfall in some localities should not be neglected and call for elaborate prevention work.
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Rapid mode data transmission by the MoES-NIOT Data buoy during the Cyclone Amphan in Bay of Bengal
3.6.2020|Voda
Under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India, the Ocean Observations Systems group of National institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai India established Moored buoy network in Indian Ocean in 1997. ?A new technique of auto-sensing low Air pressure and high wind speed leading to switch over to rapid mode data transmission is developed for which patent is applied.?One of the Indian moored buoy system (WMO TD: 23092, at 17.5oN/ 89.1oE) deployed in Northern Bay of Bengal switched over to high frequency transmission mode during the passage of cyclone Amphan on 19th May 2020. A unique algorithm is implemented in this indigenous buoy system capable of transmitting real time data sets in high frequency mode during cyclone at low pressure and high wind speeds. This buoy system withstood the cyclone pass and also provided valuable Data sets which was disseminated in near real time to nodal agencies for accurate forecast and the land fall. Dr Rajeevan, Secretary MoES acknowledged the accurate forecasts and warnings for Cyclone Amphan by India Meteorology Department, which helped to save precious lives. He noticed buoy data showing strong stirring of water due to strong winds reduce SST a drop by 4 deg.? Cyclone Amphan signal was most evident in NIOT-MoES Buoy BD13 (87E, 14 N) located at a distance of 74 km (40 nm) from the cyclone track. Sea level pressure dropped to 967 hPa and wind speed increased to 101 km/hr (28 m/s) on 18.05.2020 12 GMT. Buoy also recorded Significant Wave Height of 6 metres.?
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El Niño / La Niña Update
28.5.2020|Voda
Sea surface temperature conditions in the tropical Pacific remain neutral in terms of El Ni?o-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) status, signifying that neither El Ni?o nor La Ni?a is currently prevailing. Recent cooling of the sub-surface waters in the region has subsequently caused the hitherto slightly above-average sea surface temperatures to return to near-average levels during May. The latest seasonal forecasts from the WMO Global Producing Centers of Long Range Forecasts (GPCs-LRF) indicate that tropical Pacific sea surface temperatures are likely to cool further, potentially approaching weak La Ni?a levels during the second half of 2020. Given current conditions and model predictions, the chance of ENSO-neutral conditions continuing through June-August 2020 is estimated to be around 60%, with a 30% chance of La Ni?a. Chances for La Ni?a rise to 40% for the September-November period. National Meteorological and Hydrological Services will closely monitor changes in the state of ENSO over the coming months and provide updated outlooks, taking into account the relatively greater uncertainty in seasonal forecasts at this time of the year.
WMO strengthens commitment to science
20.5.2020|Voda
The World Meteorological Organization?s Scientific Advisory Panel has elected a new chair and vice-chair to cement engagement with the broad science community and support the evolution of its mandate in weather, climate, water and related environmental and social sciences. As a part of historical WMO reform process two new scientific bodies have been established. Scientific Advisory Panel, consisting of world leading scientists, serves as a major think tank giving strategic guidance in decadal timeframe. Research Board consists of high-level experts on weather, climate and water research related to service and infrastructure development.
BoletÃn pluviométrico mensual abril 2020 - Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorologìa
7.5.2020|Voda
La precipitaci?n en el mes de abril estuvo entre los 21.6 mm en la ciudad de Rivera y los 234.0 mm en la ciudad de Juan J. Castro (Flores). Los mayores acumulados se registraron principalmente sobre el litoral oeste y centro del pa?s, b?sicamente sobre los departamentos de Paysand?, R?o Negro y Flores. Mientras que en la regi?n este, noreste y algunos puntos al sur del pa?s los acumulados fueron deficitarios, principalmente sobre los departamentos de Artigas, Rivera, Cerro Largo, Treinta y Tres y Canelones. Los eventos de precipitaci?n m?s importantes ocurrieron a comienzos y finales del mes, siendo los eventos entre los d?as 25 al 28 los m?s significativos.
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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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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.
WMO will step up action on Sustainable Development Goal targets for 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.
World Water Day focuses on climate change and âsafe hands
22.3.2020|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.
Flash Flood Guidance System saves lives
20.3.2020|Voda
Flash floods cause more than 5,000 deaths worldwide annually, exceeding any other flood-related event. ?They have enough power to change the course of rivers, bury houses in mud, and sweep away or destroy whatever is on their path.
Climate Action is a priority and a driver of world affairs: UN chief
27.2.2020|Voda
Climate action will be both a priority and a driver of world affairs through the coming decade, according to United Nations Secretary-General Ant?nio Guterres.
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Mountain summit issues call for action on climate change
31.10.2019|Voda
A High Mountain Summit has issued a Call for Action in the face of rapid melting of the Earth?s frozen peaks and the consequences for food, water and human security, as well as for ecosystems, the environment and economies.
High Mountain Summit seeks to boost climate and disaster resilience
28.10.2019|Voda
The world?s highest peaks, ranging from the Andes to the Alps and the Third Pole to the tropics, are being hit hard by climate change, and the impacts of this are cascading down to some of Earth?s most densely populated areas. The rapidly melting mountain glaciers serve as a source of freshwater for major rivers. Those rivers are vital for humans, ecosystems, agriculture, industry and serve as a means of transportation.
WMO Pavilion conferred with the Organizing Committee of Expo 2019 Beijing Golden Award - China Meteorological Administration
22.10.2019|Voda
On the night of October 9, the 162-day International Horticultural Exhibition 2019 Beijing, hereinafter referred to as Beijing Expo 2019, was officially concluded. This year?s event is a grand one, affiliated as the Expo of the largest scaled and highest level exhibition. China?s Meteorological departments have proactively pushed forward the entry of World Meteorological Organization (WMO) into the Expo, built the ECOMETEO exhibition area, and provided awesome and considerate meteorological services.??The ECOMETEO exhibition area, organized by Beijing Municipal Meteorological Service, is sponsored jointly by WMO and China Meteorological Administration (CMA). Under the theme of the Expo, there are four exhibition areas, namely ECOMETEO Pavilion, WMO Park, ECOMETEO observation demonstration station, and Expo 2019 Meteorological Centre. Through the ten exhibition themes, the Pavilion tries to explain the relationship among meteorology, horticulture and life and the importance of meteorology in building a beautiful China and the world. It also aims to convey the idea that clear waters and green mountains are as good as mountains of gold and silver. And climate change is closely linked to human civilization.
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WMO Regional Office for Africa opens in Ethiopia
18.10.2019|Voda
The World Meteorological Organization has opened its Regional Office for Africa in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa, a move marked by an official ceremony on 16 October with Secretary-General?Petteri Taalas and the country?s Minister for Water, Irrigation and Energy , ?Seleshi Bekele.?
