
Updated: 11-11-2024
Source: China Meteorological News Press
From October 24 to 25, 51st China Study Tour (hereinafter referred to as the Tour) co-hosted by the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) and World Meteorological Organization (WMO) was held in Chongqing, China. Representatives from WMO Secretariat, and National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) of 10 developing countries attended the Tour.
Oriented towards the promotion of the demonstration work of the United Nations (UN)Early Warnings for All Initiative, the Tour probed into the role of Chongqing digital and intelligent meteorologicaloperational technology system in monitoring, forecasting and early warning, early warning information release and dissemination, and disaster risk management, how digital and intelligent meteorologyempoweredcontemporaryoperation and management of mega-cities, and Shapingba metropolitan meteorological service demonstration construction.
The Tour visited Chongqing Municipal Meteorological Service, learned about the work progress of Chongqing in early warnings, and inspected the construction of Chongqing Smart Weather Park, Shapingba National Basic Weather Station and Shapingba metropolitan weather service demonstrationconstruction. Representatives of the Tour spoke highly of China's experience in Early Warnings for All.
Mr. ATHULA KUMARA KARUNANAYAKE, Director General of the Department of Meteorology in Sri Lanka expressed that it was such an instructive tour. He remarked that Sri Lanka was susceptible to the impacts of flooding, and China's early warnings practice like Flood Prevention and Mitigation Management and Decision-making System (Zhi Tian) in Shapingba District would serve as reference to countries like Sri Lanka and the entire world to tackle extreme weather events. He also hoped that CMA would continue to share expertise and experience, and support Sri Lanka in terms of satellite products, training, numerical weather prediction, artificial intelligence and other new technologies.
Mr.ABDULLA WAHID, Director General of Maldives Meteorological Service stated that he learned about how CMA and other departments in China operate through the Tour, and was looking forward to learn from China's experience. He was also impressed by the new technology and smart system of meteorological departments of Chongqing. He anticipated that multi-hazard early warning system of China could be in place in the Maldives in the future. He also expressed that the assistance rendered by CMA underpinned the development of infrastructure in the Maldives.
Dr. Youchaou Baoua Ousman, Chief of Meteorological Forecast of the Direction de la Météorologie Nationale, expressed optimism about future collaboration after gaining a deeper understanding of how to implement the concept of UN's Early warnings for all initiative, as well as the integration of monitoring, forecasting, and information technology. "China's meteorological departments have many exemplary pilot projects that provide direct insight, which is our first step towards cooperation. I am confident that our collaboration will be further strengthened in the near future, benefiting more African countries and even the globe community." he stated.
Dr. Dawn Duduzile Mahlobo, Manager of Climate Services of the South African Meteorological Service, has a keen interest in intelligent detection. She noted that China's advanced early warning system and other advanced systems are valuable for them to carry out effective observation work and protect people's lives. She was highly impressed by China's meteorological observing capabilities and early warning information dissemination mechanism, as well as diversified information dissemination channels. These practices and experience are worth learning for South Africa.
It is reported that the Flood Prevention and Mitigation Management and Decision-making System (Zhi Tian) in Shapingba District has developed digital application scenarios for basin flooding and urban flooding. It has been incorporated into the city operations and governance center, and has been proven effective in successfully responding to torrential rainstorms and the transit of floodwaters from the Jialing River.
Editor: LIU Shuqiao, LUO Lan