Why World Meteorological Day Matters in a Climate-Uncertain World
New Delhi [India], April 09: Every year on March 23, the world comes together to observe World Meteorological Day. At its core, the day is about something we all experience daily but rarely think deeply about: the weather, the climate, and the science that helps us understand both.
The date marks the establishment of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 1950. Since then, this United Nations agency has led global cooperation in meteorology, climate science, and hydrology. From tracking storms to predicting long-term climate patterns, the WMO and its member countries work behind the scenes to generate the forecasts and warnings that shape everything from farming decisions to disaster preparedness.
This year’s theme, “Observing Today, Protecting Tomorrow,” gets to the heart of...









