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World Meteorological Organization

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Jun 9
El Niño typically has a warming effect on global temperatures, with the strongest influence often felt in the year after it develops. It typically brings wetter conditions to some regions and drought to others, though effects vary around the world. More 👉 bit.ly/4uqZexj
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A new season begins 🌞🌍 At 08:24 UTC yesterday, the June solstice marked the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere & winter in the Southern Hemisphere. The year's longest day has passed in the north, and daylight hours will now begin to decrease. 📷 @esa @eumetsat
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Jun 22
WMO Executive Council meets this week for its 80th session to discuss programmes, budget, and resolutions from regional associations & technical commissions. They also make recommendations on issues affecting intl meteorology & related activities. 📹bit.ly/WMOEC80
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World Meteorological Organization
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Jun 21
We're hiring! WMO is looking for professionals from diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise interested in a career in meteorology, hydrology, geophysical sciences, and international cooperation. Check out all vacancies here 👉 bit.ly/4elYNiX
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World Meteorological Organization
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Jun 20
Mt. Kilimanjaro's ice cover has shrunk to less than 1km² today. The continued loss of Africa's glaciers threatens regional water cycles and increases the risk of glacial lake outburst floods. WMO #StateOfClimate in Africa 2025: bit.ly/SOTCAfrica2025
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World Meteorological Organization
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Jun 19
Asia is warming about 2x as fast as global average. Japan, China and the Republic of Korea recorded their hottest summer in 2025 while the region's average temp. ranked 2nd/4th warmest year on record, depending on dataset. WMO #StateOfClimate in Asia 2025: bit.ly/SOTCAsia2025
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Jun 18
Extreme weather & climate events affected 13+ million people & caused 3000+ deaths in Africa in 2025. Only 40% of countries have multi-hazard #EarlyWarnings, but signs point to improvement in preparedness & response. 🆕WMO #StateOfClimate in Africa 2025: bit.ly/SOTCAfrica2025…
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World Meteorological Organization
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Jun 17
West and Central Asia experienced decreased precipitation in 2025, contributing to drought and less water flow over the land surface. Read the WMO #StateOfClimate in Asia 2025: bit.ly/SOTCAsia2025pr #DesertificationAndDroughtDay
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World Meteorological Organization
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Jun 17
🔴OUT NOW: WMO #StateOfClimate in Asia 2025 Dangerous heat, devastating rainfall, flooding & severe drought affected millions of people across Asia. Explore the climate indicators, extreme events, impacts & risks that defined Asia's climate in 2025: bit.ly/SOTCAsia2025pr
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Jun 16
Used in 42 countries across Africa, ClimWeb provides a modern digital platform transforming how forecasts, #EarlyWarnings and climate information are shared to the public. ClimWeb is a @UN 2.0 Awards finalist! Vote for ClimWeb 👉 airtable.com/appv6hG8jxCDiz…
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World Meteorological Organization
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Jun 16
Coming 18 June: #StateOfClimate in Africa 2025 Report In this 7th edition, discover the latest state of Africa’s climate through indicators: temperatures, sea level, precipitation & glaciers. It will also feature extreme weather events & their impacts on the region. Stay tuned.
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Jun 11
In a new @wef op-ed, @WMO's Celeste Saulo and @WorldResources's Ani Dasgupta explain why climate services for health can help save lives and strengthen health systems: bit.ly/3Q6GqoX
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Jun 15
Ahead of the #G7 meeting that begins today, WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo spoke to @GloGovMedia about the critical role of the G7 in building resilience to climate and weather events. Read here bit.ly/4a2jwG2
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