The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) has received advanced weather monitoring and data management equipment from the Southern African Development Community Climate Services Centre (SADC CSC), in a move aimed at strengthening regional climate resilience and early warning systems.
The equipment, handed over during a visit to TMA headquarters in Dar es Salaam on Monday, was provided under the Intra-ACP Climate Services and Related Applications (ClimSA) Project.
It includes climate data processing and early warning workstations, two servers, and a data rescue unit designed to safeguard vital meteorological records.
The SADC CSC delegation was led by project coordinator Ms. Surekha Ramessur, who commended Tanzania for the progress it has made in improving weather and climate services.
She stressed that the new support will help boost TMA’s capacity to deliver timely forecasts and warnings to protect lives and livelihoods.
“We are impressed with the progress Tanzania has made in advancing climate and weather services. SADC CSC remains committed to working closely with TMA to ensure that member states are better equipped to manage the risks of extreme weather events,” she said.
Receiving the equipment on behalf of the Acting Director General, TMA’s Director of Infrastructure and Technical Services, Dr. Pascal Waniha, thanked the SADC Secretariat for its continued support.
He noted that the equipment would enable TMA to strengthen its forecasting systems and provide more accurate and timely information to the public.
“This support comes at a crucial time when the demand for reliable weather information is growing, especially as climate change intensifies extreme weather events. The equipment will enhance our institutional capacity and improve disaster preparedness across the country,” Dr. Waniha said.
The visiting team also toured TMA facilities, including the ongoing construction of the Eastern Zone office and the Tsunami Early Warning Centre, gaining first-hand insights into the Authority’s projects and operational priorities.
The ClimSA Project is funded through the European Union’s Development Fund (EDF) and is being implemented across SADC member states.
It aims to strengthen national meteorological agencies in delivering accurate climate information and early warning services, thereby supporting sustainable development and disaster risk reduction.