TODAY IS WORLD 🗺 METEOROLOGICAL DAY

World Meteorological Day. The date of the establishment of the World Meteorological Organization in 23 March 1950 has been named World Meteorological Day. This organization announces a slogan for World Meteorology Day every year, and this day is celebrated in all member countries.[1][2][3] World Meteorological Day is celebrated every year on 23 March to commemorate the entry into force in 1950 of the convention that created the World Meteorological Organization. The day also highlights the contribution that National Meteorological and Hydrological Services make to the safety and well-being of society. [4] The United Nations' (UN) World Meteorological Day is annually held on or around March 23 to remember the World Meteorological Organization's establishment on that date in 1950. Many different activities and events are organized for this occasion. - #credit UNITED NATIONS!

The Ghana Meteorological Agencies has predicted heavy downpours with lightning flashes as part of the upcoming long raining season.
It is, therefore, advising the general public to avoid taking shelter under transformers and not to hold metallic objects.
According to the Director of Research at the Agency, Charles York, the rains are expected to start early this year; from April and will last until July.

People should “strengthen exchanges between the agencies for monitoring flood, the reduction of disaster risk and those responsible for humanitarian aid.

Safety Tips

1. Don't use mobile phone when raining.
2. Switch off you TV set.
3. Avoid holding metallic objects.
4. Stay away from transformers and electronic objects.
   5 Stay away from mirrors and glass objects.
5. Don't try to bath during this period of raining.

Thanks and good morning.