World Meteorological Day observed for 'earth's better future'
Monday, 24 March 2008
The World Meteorological Day is observed in Bangladesh Sunday, reports bdnews24.com.
The international meteorological community and 188 member countries of the World Meteorological Organisation flagged the day with the message 'Observing Our Planet for a Better Future.'
Defence secretary Quamrul Hassan inaugurated the day's programmes organised by the Bangladesh Meteorological Department.
Quamrul Hassan said, "The met office has undertaken a number of projects lately to expand its weather monitoring activities, and ensure accurate and timely weather forecasts."
"These are aimed at strengthening the country's socio-economic development by minimising loss of lives and property."
Joint secretary of the defence ministry Shah Md Sultanuddin Iqbal, Bangladesh Meteorolo-gical Department director Dr Samarendra Karmakar and deputy director Arjumand Habib spoke at an assembly convened at Abhawa Bhaban conference room.
"With the advancements in science, the weather monitoring and weather data gathering technologies and equipment are also undergoing changes," said Iqbal.
"A doppler radar will be set up by 2009 at Moulvibazar for efficient flash flood forecasting. More observatories will also be established increasing the number and frequencies of forecasts," the joint secretary said.
Dr Samarendra Karmakar said state-of-the-art technology had to be used in the observatory to ensure accurate weather forecasts.
"To reduce loss of lives and assets during natural disasters, there's no alternative to raising awareness of people," he added.
The international meteorological community and 188 member countries of the World Meteorological Organisation flagged the day with the message 'Observing Our Planet for a Better Future.'
Defence secretary Quamrul Hassan inaugurated the day's programmes organised by the Bangladesh Meteorological Department.
Quamrul Hassan said, "The met office has undertaken a number of projects lately to expand its weather monitoring activities, and ensure accurate and timely weather forecasts."
"These are aimed at strengthening the country's socio-economic development by minimising loss of lives and property."
Joint secretary of the defence ministry Shah Md Sultanuddin Iqbal, Bangladesh Meteorolo-gical Department director Dr Samarendra Karmakar and deputy director Arjumand Habib spoke at an assembly convened at Abhawa Bhaban conference room.
"With the advancements in science, the weather monitoring and weather data gathering technologies and equipment are also undergoing changes," said Iqbal.
"A doppler radar will be set up by 2009 at Moulvibazar for efficient flash flood forecasting. More observatories will also be established increasing the number and frequencies of forecasts," the joint secretary said.
Dr Samarendra Karmakar said state-of-the-art technology had to be used in the observatory to ensure accurate weather forecasts.
"To reduce loss of lives and assets during natural disasters, there's no alternative to raising awareness of people," he added.