PHILIPSBURG:--- Wednesday, March 23rd is World Meteorological Day (WMD) under the theme, “Early Warning and Early Action,” with the spotlight on the vital importance of Hydrometeorological and Climate Information for Disaster Risk Reduction.
According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), weather, climate, and water extremes are becoming more frequent and intense in many parts of the world as a result of climate change.
“More of us are exposed than ever before to multiple related hazards, which are themselves evolving as a result of population growth, urbanization, and environmental degradation.
“Forecasts of what the weather will BE are no longer enough. ...
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