TMA JNIA PROVIDES PUBLIC AWARENESS TO MARK WORLD METEOROLOGICAL DAY 2026






Dar es salaam 

The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA), through the Meteorological Station at Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA), has commemorated World Meteorological Day by providing education to stakeholders and outlining plans to continue delivering quality services, improving productivity and efficiency, and ensuring aviation safety through accurate weather information.

Speaking today, March 23, 2026, in Dar es Salaam while delivering education to primary school students from various schools who visited the JNIA Meteorological Station, TMA Manager for Aviation Meteorological Services and Head of the JNIA Meteorological Station, Mr. John Mayunga, emphasized the importance of educating the public so they can take precautions and cope with climate change.

Mr. Mayunga added that early warning plays a significant role in helping communities prepare before being affected by climate change impacts, noting that many disasters worldwide are associated with adverse weather conditions.

“The government has continued to make strategic investments in meteorological services by acquiring modern equipment and employing experts, which has improved the accuracy of weather information for various stakeholders and community use,” said Mr. Mayunga.

Furthermore, Mr. Mayunga stressed the importance of empowering young people by raising awareness about the value of weather information, as they are the future of the nation. He also noted that TMA is among the first institutions in Africa to receive a quality certification in aviation meteorological services.

On his part, the Supervisor of the TMA–JNIA Monitoring Station, Mr. Ally Selemani, said they take pride in using modern technology that has enabled them to provide reliable weather information and significantly reduce operational challenges.

Meanwhile, some of the students, Shaneli Kaguli and Isabela Dany from Daddy Primary School, expressed their appreciation to TMA for educating them about its operations, saying it has helped them gain a better understanding of the use of weather information and how to cope with potential impacts.

The 2026 World Meteorological Day is marked under the theme: “Measure weather today, for a safer tomorrow.”

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