Management of Maldives Meteorological Service

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Management of Maldives Meteorological Service Abdul Muhsin Ramiz Director Meteorology Maldives Meteorological Service

Contents

Maldives

Climate

Natural Hazards Cyclones Storms (thunderstorms) Tornado / Water Spout Swell & Tidal Waves Strong winds Flash Flood

Vision statement Maldives Meteorological Service vision is to provide accurate, timely and reliable meteorological information to minimize the impact on life and property while supporting sustainable socio-economic development of the Maldives.

Timely dissemination of alerts and advisories on all natural disasters. Expansion and maintenance of weather observation net-work in accordance with international standards and best practices with well trained professionals. Enable easy access of high quality historical meteorological data to the user community for Sustainable National Socio-Economic Development. Develop meteorological services and capacity building for the national requirement, and contribute to regional and international community.

Mandate 1. Plan, administer and develop activities related to meteorology in the Maldives. 2. Maintaining the data on climate required for economically and socially sustainable development, maintaining such a knowledgebase, and disseminating this information to those who require it. 3. Collating, maintaining and disseminating scientific information on meteorology. 4. Research and provide access to warnings on the weather and natural hazards such as tsunamis. 5. Predict the damage caused by natural hazards or other hazards that have occurred or may occur, collecting and disseminate data on such events, and taking precautionary steps in conjunction with relevant organizations. 6. Record and maintain seismological data for the Maldives.

Functions Administration Coordination and Foreign Relations Finance Procurement ICT and Engineering Meteorological Observations Earthquake and Tsunami monitoring Air pollution monitoring Weather Forecasting and Multi-hazard early warning services Basic Meteorological Trainings & awareness on all hazards Climate services Public weather and climate services

Observation Network Sea-level monitoring and AWS HA. Uligam HD.Hanimaadhoo HDh.Makunudhoo Sh. Feevak R.Vaadhoo K. Kaashidhoo K. Vabbinfaru K. Hulhule K. Male’ Hawaii Adh. Rangali V.Fulidhoo Hulhule F.Nilandhoo Dh.Hulhudheli GA.Villingili GDh.Gadhdhoo Gn.Fuahmulaku S.HHithadhoo S.Hulhumeedhoo S.Gan

Early warning Mechanism Weather advisories and warnings flow chart Alert Message from Maldives Meteorological Service ( MMS ) TVM Hotline VOM Hotline NDMC Hotline MNDF Hotline MPS Hotline SMS Concerned authorities and focal points Pass the message to the public via TV and radio Pass the message to the concerned sectors within their responsible organization Pass the message to the concerned Authorities. Take necessary action

Achievements Operationalization of the Maldives Technical Structure in November 2014 to retained technical staff Approval of the ongoing project “Enhancing weather and climate monitoring and data management capacity of Maldives Meteorological Service (MMS) for reducing vulnerabilities of climate change in Maldives Aviation Meteorological Service of MMS certified for ISO9001:2008 in December 2016 Installation of 11 Automatic aviation weather in airports during 2017 under JICS funded project to provide effective aviation weather service Maldives Meteorological Service Act MMS Strategic Plan 2016 – 2021

Challenges

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