Nepal Meteorology Development
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Nepal Meteorology Department (Nepali: जल तथा मौसम विज्ञान विभाग) is a department under Ministry of Agriculture, Forests and Environment. Its mainly works by collecting data related to hydrology and meteorology throughout Nepal and processing to publish and disseminate them.[1][2]
| नेपाल मौसम विज्ञान विभाग | |
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| Department overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1988 |
| Type | Weather and flood forecast |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Nepal |
| Status | Active |
| Headquarters | |
| Annual budget | Nrs. 504.4 Million (FY 2081/82) |
Director General responsible |
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Parent department | Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation |
| Website | www |
History
Government of Nepal started hydro meteorological activities since 1962 AD. The activities were initiated as a section under the Department of Electricity which was later transferred to the Department of Irrigation. It was then upgraded to Department of Hydrology and Meteorology in 1988.[3]
Organization
The department and its branch offices are run by officers of Nepal Engineering Service (Civil/Metrology).[4]
The department has 4 regional offices and two airport field offices in Pokhara and Bhairahawa. A few other projects also run under the department which are as follows:[5]
- Office of Meteorology and Climatology, Dharan
- Office of Meteorology and Climatology, Janakpur
- Office of Meteorology and Climatology, Pokhara
- Office of Meteorology and Climatology, Birendranagar
- Office of Meteorology and Climatology, Attariya