GFDRR works with developing countries to improve their ability to understand, predict, and warn their citizens of hydrological and meteorological (hydromet) hazards. We support governments in strengthening their hydromet monitoring, forecasting and early warning systems.

Our support also includes the upgrade of technological systems that gather, analyze, and produce hydromet data, and the provision of training on how best to share and use that knowledge for decision-making purposes. Across our efforts, we engage closely with national hydromet services and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). 

 

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Highlights from Hydromet Services and Early Warning Systems

Event

The workshop presented the National Capacity Assessments (NCAT) for Hydrology prepared for five Central Asian countries.

The assessments followed World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Guidelines and focused on water resources, operational hydrology, and cryosphere monitoring. The goal of the NCATs is to map hydrological service delivery needs for critical sectors, including hydropower, agriculture, and disaster risk management. See Youtube video for more. Video

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Publication

A short- and medium-term modernization approach to hydromet service provision in Bhutan.

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Results in Resilience

Catalyzing hydromet modernization across the Middle East and North Africa.

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Video

Identifying good practices and entry points for integrating inclusivity into early warning systems.

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Feature Story

This report aims to facilitate the development of more strategic and viable roadmaps.

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Publication

HighRes numerical weather prediction is critical for improved forecasting.

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Publication

The road map presents a potential pathway to strengthen Uzbekistan’s national hydromet.

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Report

The study assesses the capabilities of Tunisia National Meteorological and Hydrological Services.

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Watch the Hydromet Services and Early Warning Systems videos playlist on YouTube

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Publication
Urbanization in flood zones can accelerate even as urbanization overall is slowing down.
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Paper
The paper spans 4 major weather-dependent economic sectors: transport, energy, agriculture, and DRM.
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Paper
This paper leverages four surveys to examine early warning systems from a household perspective.
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Blog
Bangladesh has made significant strides in strengthening hydromet service provision.
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Blog
The case for addressing FCV-specific challenges in early warning systems.
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Investing in the maintenance and development of weather and water forecasting.
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Weather Sudan
Climate Risk and Early Warning Systems (CREWS)

The CREWS initiative saves lives, assets and livelihoods through increased access to early weather warnings and risk information.

Key Contact
Anna-Maria Bogdanova
Senior Disaster Risk Management Specialist, Lead​