World Meteorological Day observed globally on 23 March

World Meteorological Day observed globally on 23 March

The World Meteorological Day is celebrated every year on 23 March to commemorate the date of the establishment of the World Meteorological Organization in 23 March 1950. The day also highlights the contribution that the National Meteorological and Hydrological Services make to the safety and well-being of society.

The World Meteorological Organisation, WMO was established in 1950 on March 23. Since its inception, the day has been observed as World Meteorological Day. WMO, an intergovernmental organization has a membership of 193 Member States and Territories. The origins of the setup emerged from the International Meteorological Organization (IMO), the roots of which were planted at the 1873 Vienna International Meteorological Congress. The WMO was set up by the sanction of the WMO convention in 1950. WMO, the following year, became the specialised agency of the United Nations (UN) for meteorology (weather and climate), operational hydrology, and related geophysical sciences. The World Meteorological Organisation headquarters are located in Geneva.

World Meteorological Day significance

The day showcases the essential endowment of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services to the wellbeing and safety of society. The day focuses on raising awareness around the world about the multiple concerns that the planet faces. World Meteorological Day is not a public holiday but a global acknowledgment.