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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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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.
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.
Economic slowdown as a result of COVID is no substitute for Climate Action
20.3.2020|Vreme
Efforts to control the Coronavirus pandemic have reduced economic activity and led to localized improvements in air quality. But it is too early to assess the implications for concentrations of greenhouse gases which are responsible for long-term climate change. Carbon dioxide levels at key observing stations have so far this year been higher than last year.
Economic slowdown as a result of COVID is no substitute for Climate Action
20.3.2020|Vreme
Efforts to control the Coronavirus pandemic have reduced economic activity and led to localized improvements in air quality. But it is too early to assess the implications for concentrations of greenhouse gases which are responsible for long-term climate change. Carbon dioxide levels at key observing stations have so far this year been higher than last year.
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.
New web tool monitors quality of observations
19.3.2020|Vreme
?WMO and the European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) launched a new web-based interface on 17 March 2020 to help monitor the availability and quality of global meteorological observations within the ?WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WIGOS).
COVID-19: WMO postpones meetings through to June
12.3.2020|Vreme
In the light?of the?global spread and impact of?COVID-19, and mindful of the importance of taking mitigating measures against the virus, the World Meteorological Organization has decided to postpone a series of events and meetings that were scheduled to take place from March through to June.
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Monthly Weather Summary - February 2020 - Kingdom of Bahrain
11.3.2020|Vreme
February 2020 was warmer than normal in temperatures and below-average precipitation.?The mean temperature of the month was 19.1?C which is 1.2?C above the long-term normal for February.?The mean maximum temperature of the month was 22.6?C which is 1.4?C above the long-term normal. The highest temperature recorded during the month was 29.5?C which occurred on the 8th February at Bahrain International Airport but recorded 33.2?C on the 25th February at Bahrain International Circuit.?
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State of the Climate report released by UN and WMO chiefs
11.3.2020|Vreme
The year 2020 will be pivotal for climate action if the world is to control ever worsening impacts and indicators of climate change before it is too late, according to United Nations Secretary-General Ant?nio Guterres as he launched WMO?s Statement on the State of the Global Climate.
Multi-agency report highlights increasing signs and impacts of climate change in atmosphere, land and oceans
10.3.2020|Vreme
The tell-tale physical signs of climate change such as increasing land and ocean heat, accelerating sea level rise and melting ice are highlighted in a new report compiled by the World Meteorological Organization and an extensive network of partners. It documents impacts of weather and climate events on socio-economic development, human health, migration and displacement, food security and land and marine ecosystems.
59th issue of the TCC News - Japan Meteorological Agency
9.3.2020|Vreme
The Tokyo Climate Center (TCC) of the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has released the 59th issue of the TCC News on the TCC website.?This issue covers:?- Global surface temperature for 2019 was the second highest since 1891?- Highlights of the Global Climate in 2019?- Summary of Japan's Climatic Characteristics for 2019?- TCC contributions to ASEANCOF-13 and visit to MSS?- TCC Training Seminar on Climate Analysis Information on Extreme Climate Events?- Update of website on RA II Information Sharing for Climate Services?- TCC Activity Report for 2019?
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Europe has warmest winter on record
5.3.2020|Vreme
The past winter was by far the warmest on record for Europe, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service/ECMWF. It was the second warmest February, both globally and for Europe, in its record.
