Online training on nowcasting tools using EUMETSAT satellite products for the NMHSs in African countries
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), in collaboration with the State Meteorological Agency of Spain (AEMET), is organizing an online training on nowcasting tools using EUMETSAT satellite products for the National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) in African countries. The workshop is supported through the Climate Risk and Early Warning Systems (CREWS) initiative funded projects in […]
Your case: Flash flood in the southeast of Mauritius, April 2021
We are continuing the series of case studies of African weather events submitted by meteorologists across the continent. This week we have a case by Parboteeah Yeshna Devi at the Mauritius Meteorological Services. Do you have a good case to share? Contact us at training@eumetsat.int with title ‘ASMET case’ and we will be happy to guide […]
Webinar on hydrology in Africa (recording)
Monitoring and managing water resources, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions, are crucial for the wellbeing of communities. Africa, as the most vulnerable continent to the adverse impacts of climate change, faces challenges such as changing rainfall patterns, increased frequency of extreme weather events, and floods. This webinar was held in August 2023 and discussed […]
Forecasting Impact-based Rainfall Alerts for South Africa
The basic module allows you to train the impact-based forecast process for rainfall used to inform local communities about forecast rainfall conditions & potential impacts in South Africa. Developed by the South African Weather Service (SAWS) in partnership with the COMET Program, the 30-minute lesson invites you to take the role of a forecaster working […]