By Frank Kwame Abbor, GNA
Ho, March 20, GNA – The Ghana Meteorological Agency in Ho has intensified public education on weather awareness and water safety.
The initiative forms part of activities marking Meteorological Awareness Month in March, aimed at promoting public understanding of weather patterns and safety measures.
The programme, led by the officers of Ho Branch of the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet), seeks to equip residents with knowledge on atmospheric conditions and climate-related risks.
Speaking in an interview with Ghana News Agency (GNA), Chief Meteorological Technician, Madam Diana Awuku, said the awareness campaign was designed to educate the public on weather conditions and their impact on daily life.
She explained that the Agency’s core mandate included providing accurate weather forecasts, climate data, and early warning systems to support national development and ensure public safety.
“The objective is to make people understand the weather and how it affects their safety, especially in relation to water and climate risks,” she said.
Principal Meteorological Technician, Mr Enyone Awudey, noted that the Agency also played a critical role in aviation by supplying data such as wind speed, visibility, and atmospheric temperature to guide aircraft operations.
He added that GMet was continuously monitoring and forecast weather conditions, including rainfall and storms, to help individuals and institutions make informed decisions.
Mr Awudey said the awareness programme, observed annually between March 23 and March 30, would be part of activities marking World Meteorological Day and has been expanded locally to reach more communities.
Using a local analogy to describe their mandate, he stated in Ewe that “Afãnkaka nye míaƒe dɔ,” explaining that like traditional seers, meteorologists predict future conditions through scientific data to prevent risks.
The Volta Regional Administrator of GMet, Mr Sidza Henry, underscored the relevance of meteorological services to key sectors such as agriculture, construction, and transport.
He said weather information helped farmers determine appropriate planting periods, guided engineers in constructing resilient structures and supported safe driving during adverse conditions.
Mr Henry, citing an Ewe proverb, “Dra aʋa do, aʋã me sine o,” explaining that the Agency’s work was aimed at preventing future disasters and minimising risks.
He also called for partnerships and support from stakeholders to enhance public education and outreach, urging the public to take weather information seriously to promote safety.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Linda Asante Agyei