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Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook
18.2.2021|Vreme
The Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF)?has issued its forecast for March, April, May, which is an important rainfall season for large parts of the region.
A wetter than usual season is expected?over western Kenya, eastern Uganda, western Ethiopia, eastern South Sudan, Tanzania, parts of Burundi and Rwanda, and limited areas of northern Somalia.?
Drier than usual conditions are expected?over eastern Eritrea, north-eastern Ethiopia, limited areas of western South Sudan, and a few places over eastern Kenya. ?
The season is expected to start 1-...
The northeastern regions of Libya have been affected by weather extremes on Monday and Tuesday 15 & 16 February, 2021
17.2.2021|Vreme
A cold wave hit the northeastern regions of Libya, where the maximum temperature showed decreases during the day ranging from 5?C - 11?C, and fell to nearly 0?C at night. It was accompanied by northwest winds exceeding 30 knots and rainfall between 37 - 46 mm over Al-Bayda and Shahat. It was also accompanied by snowfall over the areas of Al-Jabal AlAkhdar (Sidi Al-Hamri - Al-Fandiya - Shahat - Al-Bayda). The National Meteorological Centre (NMC) issued and disseminated an early warning to the public sectors and via the media 48 hours before the occurrence of these extremes urging them to take...
Regional meeting focuses on service delivery
17.2.2021|Vreme
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Artificial intelligence can boost disaster management
12.2.2021|Vreme
The World Meteorological Organization is participating in a new interdisciplinary Focus Group to contend with the increasing prevalence and severity of natural hazards with the help of artificial intelligence (AI).
The?International Telecommunications Union Focus Group on 'AI for natural disaster management'?will support global efforts to improve our understanding and modelling of natural hazards and disasters. Led by ITU in partnership with WMO and the UN Environment Programme, it will distill emerging best practices to develop a roadmap for international action in AI for...
Strengthening severe weather forecasting in South and Southeast Asia
12.2.2021|Vreme
A 12-day online workshop on Severe Weather and Impact-Based Warning Services was conducted to strengthen capacity and resilience in South and South East Asia.
WMO, in collaboration with the Asia Regional Resilience to a Changing Climate (ARRCC) programme, delivered a virtual training from 1 to 12 February to 45 operational forecasters from 13 National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) in South and Southeast Asia (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Lao People?s Democratic Republic, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Viet Nam). The...
Strengthening severe weather forecasting capabilities in South and Southeast Asia
12.2.2021|Vreme
A 12-day online workshop on Severe Weather and Impact-Based Warning Services was conducted to strengthen capacity and resilience in South and South East Asia.
WMO, in collaboration with the Asia Regional Resilience to a Changing Climate (ARRCC) programme, delivered a virtual training from 1 to 12 February to 45 operational forecasters from 13 National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) in South and Southeast Asia (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Lao People?s Democratic Republic, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Viet Nam). The...
Drier European summers projected under climate change - UK Met Office
11.2.2021|Voda
Climate change will affect how European countries experience summer.
A new study projects that summers across the continent will become drier for most of Europe through the century. Furthermore, human induced climate change is expected to increase the frequency of extremely dry conditions across all of Europe.?Dr Nikos?Christidis and Professor Peter Stott of the?Met Office Hadley Centre?assessed how human-induced climate change has influenced the trend of wet and dry summers in Europe and looked at water availability and rainfall across north and south Europe by the...
Brookings blog: Invest in observations
11.2.2021|Vreme
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Climate change adaptation is key to avoid disruption of EU agricultural commodities imports
11.2.2021|Okolje
Stepping up European Union (EU) support for international adaptation, together with trade diversification are key actions the EU can take to lessen the impacts of climate change on agricultural trade, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing published today.
CMA observation quality management system passed ISO9001 certification - China Meteorological Administration
9.2.2021|Vreme
In December, 2020, meteorological observation quality management system of China Meteorological Administration (CMA) passed the overall certification audit of China Quality Certificate Centre (CQC), and obtained ISO9001 certificate on December 29?2020. This system was established on the basis of Guide to the Implementation of Quality Management Systems for National Meteorological and Hydrological Services and Other Relevant Service Providers rolled out by World Meteorological Organization (WMO).?The scope of the certification covers 31 provincial (autonomous regions, municipalities)...
Himalayan flood highlights high mountain hazards
9.2.2021|Voda
A relief and rescue operation is underway in Uttarakhand in the Indian Himalayas, after a part of the Nanda Devi glacier broke off and collapsed causing a massive massive flood in the Rishi Ganga /Dhauliganga river, reportedly causing loss of life and the destruction of two hydropower plants, bursting open existing dams,? and other infrastructure . Many casualties were feared, alongside widespread environmental damage in an ecologically fragile area of Uttarakhand.
The exact cause of the disaster is yet to be ascertained. Early assessments indicate that the event involved a large...
Monthly Weather Summary - January 2021 - Kingdom of Bahrain
9.2.2021|Vreme
January 2021 was warmer than normal in temperatures and below-average precipitation.?The mean temperature of the month was 19.0?C which is 1.5?C above the long-term normal for January and this goes on record as the fifth-highest mean monthly temperatures for January since 1902. This is same as January 1953 and 1999 and exceeded by January 2019 with a record of 19.7?C, January 2004 with a record of 19.6?C, January 2010 with a record of 19.2?C and January 1947 with a record of 19.1?C.
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La Niña has peaked, but impacts continue
9.2.2021|Vreme
The 2020-2021 La Nin?a event has passed its peak, but impacts on temperatures, precipitation and storm patterns continue, according to a new update from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Despite the general cooling influence of La Ni?a events, land temperatures are expected to be above-normal for most parts of the globe in February-April 2021.
La Ni?a appears to have peaked in October-November as a moderate strength event. There is a 65% likelihood that it will persist during February-April, with a 70% chance that the tropical Pacific will return to ENSO-neutral conditions by...
Sand and dust storm hits Europe
8.2.2021|Vreme
A major intrusion of sand and dust from the Sahara transformed skies and the landscape over Europe on the weekend of 6-7 February, with far-reaching impacts for the environment and health. It once again highlighted the importance of accurate forecasts and warnings of this transboundary hazard.
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Sand and dust storm impacts Europe
8.2.2021|Vreme
A major intrusion of sand and dust from the Sahara transformed skies and the landscape over Europe on the weekend of 6-7 February, with far-reaching impacts for the environment and health. It once again highlighted the importance of accurate forecasts and warnings of this transboundary hazard.
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Many obsolete barriers harm Europe's rivers
8.2.2021|Okolje
River continuity is key to improving the ecological status of Europe’s water bodies. However, very few free-flowing rivers remain and the barriers in them cause significant pressures for about 20 % of Europe’s surface water bodies. A European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing, published today, looks at the issue of river barriers and their impact on ecosystems.
Preventing chemical pollution requires a new approach for designing safe and sustainable products
4.2.2021|Okolje
The recent European Union chemicals strategy for sustainability aims to ensure that chemicals make a positive contribution to society without harming the environment and people’s health. A European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing, published today, describes key approaches to make chemicals and products safe and sustainable by design, before they enter the market.
Sprememba od A5 do MP Petišovci za tovornjake
3.2.2021|Promet
Na odseku od avtoceste A5 do MP Petišovci (in obratno), bo od 9. 2. 2021 dalje dovoljen promet za vse voznike tovornih vozil nad 7,5 tone, ki bodo potovali kamorkoli na vzhod Hrvaške, ne le v Medžimursko ali Varaždinsko županijo kot je to veljal od 1. junija 2020 v zadnjem letu in pol.
Sprememba na A5 do MP Petišovcev za tovornjake
3.2.2021|Promet
Na odseku od avtoceste A5 do MP Petišovci (in obratno), bo od 9. 2. 2021 dalje dovoljen promet za vse voznike tovornih vozil nad 7,5 tone, ki bodo potovali kamorkoli na vzhod Hrvaške, ne le v Medžimursko ali Varaždinsko županijo kot je to veljal od 1. junija 2020 v zadnjem letu in pol.
Sailing for Science
2.2.2021|Vreme
A new era of sailing for science is beginning, with support for vital ocean observations from the high-profile round-the-world Vend?e Globe yacht race.
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