Fiji Meteorological Service (FMS) celebrated World Meteorological Day 2021 at their headquarters in Nadi earlier today.
Geoscience, Energy and Maritime (GEM) division director at the Pacific Community (SPC) Dr Andrew Jones said that meteorological services play a critical role in our lives, especially during natural disasters.
“The importance of meteorologists are even more critical now as Category 5 cyclones, devastating floods, extreme king tides, severe droughts and other climate change are no longer distant predictions, but real events we witness every year,” Dr Jones said.
He said this year’s World Meteorological Day theme resonates as it recognises the inherent connection between the ocean, climate and weather within the Earth System.
