The National Meteorological Centre forecasts that from August 21 to 24, a heavy rain process will affect many portions of China from west to east. This process is characterized by heavy rain scale, local strong intensity, fast moving rain system, and so on. The rain will affect Sichuan, Chongqing, Shaanxi, Shanxi, Henan, Hubei, Anhui, Shandong, and Jiangsu.
On August 2, Meteorological Observation Center (MOC) of China Meteorological Administration (CMA) held a press conference to release 2020 China Meteorological Observation Quality Report (hereafter referred to as the report) and new observation products. The report shows that by 2020, CMA has basically set up an integrated meteorological observation system boasting science-based layout, cutting-edge technology, complete function, stable quality, prominent benefit, and efficient management.
According to the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group I report, Climate Change 2021: the Physical Science Basis released on August 9, scientists are observing changes in the Earth’s climate in every region and across the whole climate system.
Recently, FY-3E meteorological satellite has activated in-orbit testing. According to the plan, the in-orbit testing is divided into three stages, which will last one year, in a bid to fully corroborate the index of satellite platform, payloads, and space-ground coordination. The test targeted at satellite, ground system, and application system will be carried out.
On June 25, the National Satellite Meteorological Center (NSMC) of China Meteorological Administration (CMA) and the Seychelles Meteorological Authority (SMA) held an video meeting on FY meteorological satellite application.
On June 14, The World Meteorological Organization’s Executive Council- Seventy-third Session met virtually. WMO President and Secretary General, as well as members of Executive Council and others attended the online meeting. Mr. Zhuang Guotai, Administrator of China Meteorological Administration (CMA) and Permanent Representative of China with WMO, led the Chinese delegation to attend the meeting.
On 00:17 a.m. 3 June (BJT), 2021, the Fengyun-4B meteorological satellite was lifted off by a long March 3B rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province.
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