Islamabad: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has launched an initiative to upgrade the country’s early flood warning and weather forecasting network. The new project is a significant step towards enhancing the nation’s ability to predict and manage weather-related disasters.
According to Radio Pakistan, the initiative, titled ‘Modernization of Hydromet Services of Pakistan,’ has been launched under the World Bank-funded Integrated Flood Resilience Adaptation Project. The project aims to strengthen climate resilience by improving the PMD’s capacity to generate, interpret, and disseminate reliable hydrometeorological information.
The plan includes the installation of one hundred and ten Automatic Weather Stations, four Fixed Weather Surveillance Radars, and a High-Performance Computing System. These advancements are expected to provide more accurate and timely data, thereby aiding in better preparedness and response to potential flood threats.
The project’s implementation reflects Pakistan’s commitment to addressing climate change challenges and mitigating the adverse impacts of extreme weather events on its population and infrastructure.
