The World Meteorological Dayis celebrated every year on 23 March, commemorating the establishment of the World Meteorological Organizationin 1950.
Coimbatore: The World Meteorological Day is celebrated every year on 23 March, commemorating the establishment of the World Meteorological Organizationin 1950.
The annual event showcases the essential contribution of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services to the safety and wellbeing of society and is celebrated with activities around the world.
Every year a theme is chosen for World Meteorological Day reflecting topical weather, climate or water-related issues. The theme for 2021 is “The Ocean, Our Climate and Weather." The changing environment is expected to cause more heat stress, declining water supplies, reduced agricultural yields, health impacts due to heat, and frequent droughts and floods.
In view creating awareness among the farmers, students and public on climate change and its impact on farming and other allied activities, the World Meteorological Day was organized by the Agro Climate Research Centre of TNAU on 23.03.2021.
The climate awareness programme was inaugurated by the Vice Chancellor of TNAU Dr N Kumar who presided over the function and highlighted the importance of each and every citizen to be aware of the impact of changing environments and how the climate affected the day to day life of a common man.
He also stressed the need for protecting the precious resources in order to sustain farming on a long run.
Dr JFS Kennedy, Dean of Post Graduate Studies indicated the climate change phenomena over the past several million years and how climate change is continuing to impact our society.
Dr R Santhi, Director in-charge of Crop Management spoke on the connectivity of soil fertility and climate change over years. Dr.SP.Ramanathan, Professor and Head of the Agro Climate Research Centre (ACRC) in his welcome address outlined the need for commemorating the World Meteorological Day every year and the present climate change impacts on the monsoon behaviour and the impact of unseasonal rains on crop yields.
A special lecture on “Impact of Climate change on Bio resources in Antarctic Ocean” was delivered by Dr M Palanisamy, Scientist of Botanical Survey of India, Coimbatore based on his personal experience with Antarctica expedition.
The pattern of melting of ice glaciers over the years and how it affected the flora and fauna were discussed.
Two publications of ACRC were released during the event. Dr N Maragatham, Professor of ACRC proposed the vote of thanks and the Scientists of ACRC and students were involved in organizing the event.
The winners of the students’ competitions such as climate quiz, drawing, pick and speech were awarded with prizes. Around 80 farmers, students and Scientists of TNAU participated in the awareness programme.
The annual event showcases the essential contribution of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services to the safety and wellbeing of society and is celebrated with activities around the world.
Every year a theme is chosen for World Meteorological Day reflecting topical weather, climate or water-related issues. The theme for 2021 is “The Ocean, Our Climate and Weather." The changing environment is expected to cause more heat stress, declining water supplies, reduced agricultural yields, health impacts due to heat, and frequent droughts and floods.
In view creating awareness among the farmers, students and public on climate change and its impact on farming and other allied activities, the World Meteorological Day was organized by the Agro Climate Research Centre of TNAU on 23.03.2021.
The climate awareness programme was inaugurated by the Vice Chancellor of TNAU Dr N Kumar who presided over the function and highlighted the importance of each and every citizen to be aware of the impact of changing environments and how the climate affected the day to day life of a common man.
He also stressed the need for protecting the precious resources in order to sustain farming on a long run.
Dr JFS Kennedy, Dean of Post Graduate Studies indicated the climate change phenomena over the past several million years and how climate change is continuing to impact our society.
Dr R Santhi, Director in-charge of Crop Management spoke on the connectivity of soil fertility and climate change over years. Dr.SP.Ramanathan, Professor and Head of the Agro Climate Research Centre (ACRC) in his welcome address outlined the need for commemorating the World Meteorological Day every year and the present climate change impacts on the monsoon behaviour and the impact of unseasonal rains on crop yields.
A special lecture on “Impact of Climate change on Bio resources in Antarctic Ocean” was delivered by Dr M Palanisamy, Scientist of Botanical Survey of India, Coimbatore based on his personal experience with Antarctica expedition.
The pattern of melting of ice glaciers over the years and how it affected the flora and fauna were discussed.
Two publications of ACRC were released during the event. Dr N Maragatham, Professor of ACRC proposed the vote of thanks and the Scientists of ACRC and students were involved in organizing the event.
The winners of the students’ competitions such as climate quiz, drawing, pick and speech were awarded with prizes. Around 80 farmers, students and Scientists of TNAU participated in the awareness programme.