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| Agency overview | |
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| Jurisdiction | Government of Ghana |
| Agency executive | |
| Parent department | Ministry of Communication(Ghana) |
| Website | www |
GhanaMeteorologicalAgency (GMet) is a governmental agency under theMinistry of Communication mandated to offer weather and climate services, to analyze scientific research findings and provide guidance onclimate change.[1]
It is a certifiedISO 9001: 2015 weather forecast institution with its headquarters inAccra.[2]
The agency was established in 2004 by The Ghana Metrological Agency Act, 2004 Act 682 to replace the Ghana Meteorological Service Department,[3] the latter was established in 1937 in the Gold Coast.
Observation of weather patterns started in the 1830s aroundAburi Gardens in theEastern Region by theBasel Mission. In 1886, the British colonial government setup three climatological stations along the coast of the colony, its operations were entrusted to the Medical departments.
With 14synoptic stations in 1957, it has increased to 25, with 210 approximate stations. These stations can be located inNavorongo,Accra,Wenchi,Sunyani,Kete-krachi,Yendi,Kumasi,Koforidua,Ho,Abetifi,Akatsi,Takoradi,Saltpond,Big-Ada,Akuse,Sefwi-Bekwai,Axim,Akim-Oda,Abetifi,Tarkwa,Enchi andAkosombo.[4][5] The agency is financed under theNational Meteorological Fund.[3]
The Agency has the following departments;
The Ghana Meteorological Agency provides meteorological services to the general public through daily weather forecasts. It also provides specialized services to other agencies and institutions, these include:
The current Director-General is Dr. Michael Tanu.[2]