The Government of Tanzania has reaffirmed its commitment to improving weather forecasting services across the country through continued investment in the Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA), aiming to enhance safety, efficiency, and reliability of weather information for key sectors of the economy, including aviation, agriculture, and transport.
This was stated by the Minister for Transport, Professor Makame Mbarawa, while presenting the Ministry of Transport’s revenue and expenditure estimates for the 2026/27 financial year in Parliament.
Prof. Mbarawa said the government is focused on ensuring that weather services provided by TMA meet required professional standards and effectively support national development needs. He noted that accurate and timely weather information remains essential for protecting lives, improving transport safety, and supporting economic activities that depend on climate conditions.
He explained that TMA has continued to strengthen its operations by improving the delivery of weather information services across the country, particularly in the aviation sector where precision and timeliness are critical.
In a major step forward, the Minister said TMA has completed the installation of two modern aviation weather observation systems at Mpanda and Pemba airports.
The systems are expected to improve the quality and accuracy of weather data provided to pilots and aviation operators, thereby enhancing flight safety and reducing weather-related risks.
According to him, these improvements are part of ongoing efforts by the government to modernize weather monitoring infrastructure and ensure that Tanzania’s aviation services meet both national and international safety standards.
Prof. Mbarawa further stated that the government is continuing with the construction of key infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening meteorological services.
Among them is the Calibration Center being built in Dar es Salaam, which will be used to test and verify the accuracy of weather monitoring equipment used across the country.
He said construction of the facility has reached 46 percent completion, and once finished, it will significantly improve the reliability of meteorological instruments, ensuring that weather forecasts are based on highly accurate data.
The Minister emphasized that continued investment in weather services is a strategic priority for the government, especially as climate change continues to bring unpredictable weather patterns that affect agriculture, transport, disaster preparedness, and other important sectors.
He added that strengthening TMA will help improve early warning systems, support better planning, and increase national resilience against extreme weather events such as floods, droughts, and strong winds.
Prof. Mbarawa reaffirmed that the government will continue to invest in modern technology and infrastructure to further enhance the capacity of TMA, ensuring that citizens and key sectors receive timely, accurate, and reliable weather information to support safety and development across the country.
