Faced with growing challenges, the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) has updated its mission and vision for 2035, structured around four strategic axes, the first of which focuses on strengthening and anticipating risks through early and inclusive alerts, as well as modernizing meteorological infrastructure.
In a statement released on the occasion of the celebration on March 23 of World Meteorological Day under the theme: “Together bridging the gaps in early warnings,” the DGM explains that the weather forecasting and vigilance system allows users to access information via dedicated platforms, representing a significant advancement in local management of extreme weather risks.
The modernization of infrastructure has enabled the DGM to continuously strengthen its meteorological observation network (on land, at sea, and in the air) and to equip itself with a high-performance Data Center, as well as high computing capabilities thanks to the AMTAR supercomputer, it is specified.
In the fields of research and innovation, the DGM is constantly working to improve the spatial and temporal resolution of its numerical weather forecasting models, thus anticipating the detection of local hazardous phenomena and predicting the occurrence of extreme events, continues the same source.
Similarly, the gradual integration of artificial intelligence in data analysis opens a new path to optimal forecasting capabilities, enhancing the effectiveness of the early warning system, notes the DGM.
To better protect vulnerable populations, the DGM supports local authorities by providing accurate data and facilitating the dissemination of alerts through various channels, such as dedicated platforms, SMS notifications, traditional media, social networks, and in different languages and dialects to ensure wide dissemination of meteorological information.
On the occasion of World Meteorological Day, celebrated on March 23 under the theme “Together bridging the gaps in early warnings,” the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) highlights the importance of its global initiative ‘Early Warnings for All’ (EW4ALL) in managing climate risks and protecting populations worldwide, reports the statement.
This day serves as a unique opportunity to raise public awareness of the issues related to climate change and to emphasize the crucial role of meteorological services in forecasting and managing natural disasters.
Thus, the DGM joins this celebration by highlighting its crucial role in protecting people and property. Through increased weather monitoring and vigilance, the DGM provides essential climate information and services for decision-making, thereby supporting the socio-economic sectors of the country in optimizing their adaptation and risk mitigation strategies, adds the same source.
Today, the effects of climate change exacerbate extreme weather phenomena, posing major challenges that require proactive management.
According to the WMO, the intensification of heatwaves, droughts, wildfires, and floods is a tangible reality. Between 1970 and 2021, these disasters caused more than two million deaths and resulted in economic losses of $4.3 trillion.
However, thanks to advancements in early warning and prevention, the number of victims has significantly decreased, although economic costs continue to rise.