Bhubaneswar: IMD Cuttack has been recognised as long-term observing station for over 100 years of hydrological observations.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik congratulated IMD Cuttack staff through a tweet that read, “Congratulations to scientists & staff of Cuttack IMD on being recognised by @WMO as long-term observing station for over 100 years of hydrological observations. Commend its role in providing quality hydrological observations which are essential in dealing with climate hazards.”
Congratulations to scientists & staff of Cuttack IMD on being recognised by @WMO as long-term observing station for over 100 years of hydrological observations. Commend its role in providing quality hydrological observations which are essential in dealing with climate hazards. pic.twitter.com/40BqWstSTm
— CMO Odisha (@CMO_Odisha) May 26, 2023
Notably, the World Meteorological Organisation is a United Nations specialised agency charged with encouraging worldwide collaboration in atmospheric research, climatology, hydrology, and geophysics.
It can be mentioned here that, long-term environmental observations are part of the irreplaceable cultural and scientific heritage of mankind that serve the needs of current and future generations for long-term high-quality observational records.
By recognising long-term observing stations according to a list of criteria, WMO promotes sustainable observational standards and best practices that facilitate the generation of high-quality long-term time series data.
The certificate given to IMD Cuttack refers to the relevant resolution of the Nineteenth World Meteorological Congress, May 2023.
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