{"id":5319,"date":"2026-10-13T11:29:08","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T11:29:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/?p=5319"},"modified":"2026-10-13T11:29:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T11:29:12","slug":"pm-abiy-underscores-importance-of-meteorological-data-and-early-warning-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/pm-abiy-underscores-importance-of-meteorological-data-and-early-warning-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Abiy Underscores Importance of Meteorological Data and Early Warning Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/847183333_1782497019683652_5600663920941747939_n-1024x682.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/847183333_1782497019683652_5600663920941747939_n-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/847183333_1782497019683652_5600663920941747939_n-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/847183333_1782497019683652_5600663920941747939_n-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/847183333_1782497019683652_5600663920941747939_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AMN PLUS \u2013 October 13, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) said his visit to the Ethiopia Meteorology Institute highlighted the importance of the institution\u2019s longstanding contributions to the country\u2019s development and resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a message shared on his official social media page, the Prime Minister emphasized that meteorological data collection, scientific research, and technological advancement are essential to strengthening Ethiopia\u2019s capacity to understand and respond to changing weather patterns and climate conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cStrengthening institutions like the Ethiopia Meteorology Institute is essential. Investing in human capacity, modern technologies, and data infrastructure is critical to improving the services on which key sectors\u2014including agriculture, water, health, aviation, and disaster risk management\u2014depend,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Abiy also underscored the importance of early warning systems in anticipating risks, identifying areas requiring urgent intervention, and enabling timely and effective responses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He noted that reliable data, when translated into actionable information, can save lives, protect livelihoods, and support better decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Prime Minister further emphasized that effective meteorological services extend beyond satellite observation, relying on a robust nationwide network of data collection stations and data centres where information is gathered, processed, and analyzed to guide timely action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/hashtag\/ethiopia?__cft__[0]=AZgMSyvcdeLM_Q3tpHpXqlT2_MoC92sWhyOQmSKRxV5fIO0jlKEHB1Frhg1VbA9mNPfvSvjoJvGcsWAJyAXsVn1YIQg8TtkjVqWb9GEI4nlByJEKDCOhzzpxvJCxVX2M-GyWP6OxHpgPP1EcFmjSk6fdmEKph7vSUiI5yvUo_mDTHV3KnJXP0m9UgnE&amp;__tn__=*NK-R\">#Ethiopia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/hashtag\/greatnation?__cft__[0]=AZgMSyvcdeLM_Q3tpHpXqlT2_MoC92sWhyOQmSKRxV5fIO0jlKEHB1Frhg1VbA9mNPfvSvjoJvGcsWAJyAXsVn1YIQg8TtkjVqWb9GEI4nlByJEKDCOhzzpxvJCxVX2M-GyWP6OxHpgPP1EcFmjSk6fdmEKph7vSUiI5yvUo_mDTHV3KnJXP0m9UgnE&amp;__tn__=*NK-R\">#GreatNation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/hashtag\/noblepeople?__cft__[0]=AZgMSyvcdeLM_Q3tpHpXqlT2_MoC92sWhyOQmSKRxV5fIO0jlKEHB1Frhg1VbA9mNPfvSvjoJvGcsWAJyAXsVn1YIQg8TtkjVqWb9GEI4nlByJEKDCOhzzpxvJCxVX2M-GyWP6OxHpgPP1EcFmjSk6fdmEKph7vSUiI5yvUo_mDTHV3KnJXP0m9UgnE&amp;__tn__=*NK-R\">#NoblePeople<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/hashtag\/grandvision?__cft__[0]=AZgMSyvcdeLM_Q3tpHpXqlT2_MoC92sWhyOQmSKRxV5fIO0jlKEHB1Frhg1VbA9mNPfvSvjoJvGcsWAJyAXsVn1YIQg8TtkjVqWb9GEI4nlByJEKDCOhzzpxvJCxVX2M-GyWP6OxHpgPP1EcFmjSk6fdmEKph7vSUiI5yvUo_mDTHV3KnJXP0m9UgnE&amp;__tn__=*NK-R\">#GrandVision<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/hashtag\/medemerstate?__cft__[0]=AZgMSyvcdeLM_Q3tpHpXqlT2_MoC92sWhyOQmSKRxV5fIO0jlKEHB1Frhg1VbA9mNPfvSvjoJvGcsWAJyAXsVn1YIQg8TtkjVqWb9GEI4nlByJEKDCOhzzpxvJCxVX2M-GyWP6OxHpgPP1EcFmjSk6fdmEKph7vSUiI5yvUo_mDTHV3KnJXP0m9UgnE&amp;__tn__=*NK-R\">#MedemerState<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AMN PLUS \u2013 October 13, 2026 Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) said his visit to the Ethiopia Meteorology Institute highlighted the importance of the institution\u2019s longstanding contributions to the country\u2019s development and resilience. 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