Directorate of Weather Forecasting Services

Functions of the Directorate of Weather Forecasting Services

(i) The collation, supply and archiving of climatological data in general.

(ii) Daily provision of climatological data including weather forecasts, actual weather and weather trends to incoming and out-going air craft at all airports,

(iii) Daily provision of climatological data including weather forecasts, warnings and advice to the general public through radio, television and general mass media,

(iv) Provision of basic and specific weather information and other climatological data needed for commercial, industrial and agricultural purposes, including purposes of private and public agencies and individuals whose respective business are affected by climatological variations; and

(v) The formulations and implementation of polices, regulations and guidelines as are specially related to climatology.

 

Units under DWFS

  • AEROMET
  • NETWORK
  • PUBLIC WEATHER SERVICES (PWS)
  • NUMERICAL WEATHER PREDICTION (NWP)
  • AIR QUALITY

DIRECTOR WEATHER FORECASTING SERVICES