Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System

Across South Asia, women professionals are not only breaking barriers but also driving meaningful change in climate services and early warning systems. In celebration of the 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲, we're putting a spotlight on four women pioneering hydrometeorology, early warning systems, and disaster management in .

Learn about them here: https://rimes.int/science-impact-women-shaping-climate-resilience-south-asia

From Science to Impact: Women Shaping Climate Resilience in South Asia | RIMES From Science to Impact: Women Shaping Climate Resilience in South Asia Hydrometeorology, the science of weather and water, is critical in a region where climate change amplifies the risks of extreme weather events like floods, droughts, and cyclones. Traditionally male-dominated, the field is witnes...

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Ms. Dusadee Padungkul
Head, Department of Operational Support
Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System
AIT Campus, 58 Moo 9 Paholyothin Rd., Klong 1,
Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120 Thailand.
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🌐 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭-𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐒𝐋𝐌𝐂) 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 – 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐥 (𝐄𝐀𝐏) 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚

RIMES, in collaboration with the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), organized back-to-back workshops in Palindanuwara and Ratnapura last February 20th and 25th, 2025 to develop Early Action Protocol (EAP) Plans for the most vulnerable Grama Niladhari divisions – Athweltota, Morapitya North, Godigamuwa, and Angammana.

Particularly, these workshops aim to:

✅ Strengthen disaster preparedness and response mechanisms
✅ Improve early warning systems for timely alerts
✅ Build community resilience and awareness
✅ Integrate disaster risk reduction into local development plans

With the active participation of government officials, community volunteers, and key stakeholders, this initiative will empower communities to act early and reduce the risks of floods, landslides, and other hazards. 🌱💪

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The SLMC project aims to building climate resilience through improved access and use of early warning information among last mile users in the region.

📢 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐊𝐇𝐮𝐛 & 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐄𝐱! 🌍🌦️

: On Feb 27, a training session on the SAHF Knowledge Hub (SKHub) and DataExchange (DataEx) platforms was held as part of CARE Component 1’s 3rd Regional Workshop. This initiative enhances NMHSs’ capacity to acquire, access, visualize, and analyze forecast data—helping to upgrade forecasting processes across the region.

🔹 SKHub is a one-stop platform for forecasters to access resources, learning materials, and engage in discussions. The platform's revamped Learning Management System (LMS) now offers expert-led courses, and is in the process of producing more materials and improving features and overall user experience. Explore SKHub here: 👉 https://knowledgehub.sahf.info/

🔹 DataEx, developed by RIMES under the SAHF project, is a powerful meteorological data exchange, visualization, and analytics system. It promotes regional observation data sharing and provides access to global forecast products, including those from ECMWF. Access the DataEx here: 👉 https://dataex.rimes.int/info/

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, with support from World Bank through the CARE Component 1 and implemented by RIMES, is a regional initiative that provides capacity building and training activities to support NMHSs to generate and transform climate data into reliable information that is critical in saving lives and assets and strengthening the of communities in .

📢 𝐒𝐀𝐇𝐅'𝐬 𝐍𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐧-𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐨𝐤! 🌏🌦️

Last February 25-26, the South Asia Hydromet Forum's (SAHF) Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) Working Group gathered to discuss and finalize the action plan for the NWP roadmap implementation. Facilitated by Dr. Alice Soares, Senior Hydromet Officer from World Bank, the working group actively engaged in refining the strategies in the proposed NWP Strategy for 2025-2030, ensuring alignment with national and regional priorities and SAHF Executive Council decisions.

The meeting concluded with the finalization of the NWP roadmap action plan, setting the path for enhanced weather prediction capabilities across the region. Stay tuned for more !

, with support from World Bank through the CARE Component 1 and implemented by RIMES, is a regional initiative that provides capacity building and training activities to support NMHSs to generate and transform climate data into reliable information that is critical in saving lives and assets and strengthening the of communities in .
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🌊 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐰-𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐄𝐌 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐫-𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞! 🚤

From Topographic DEM Generation Training last Feb 10-13, RIMES and the National Directorate of Meteorology and Geophysics (Dnmg Timor-leste), in partnership with Oseanland, conducted an in-depth training on hydrographic and bathymetric surveying last February 17-21 with the aim of equipping participants with critical skills to enhance coastal mapping, environmental monitoring, and disaster risk management.

Participants from DNMG, Autoridade Portuáriu Timor-Leste (APORTIL), Maritime Police Unit (UPM), National Maritime Authority (NMA), Ministry of Planning and Strategic Investment (MPIE), and National Directorate of Maritime Transport (DNTM) gained hands-on experience in low-cost survey methods, data processing, and Digital Elevation Model (DEM) generation.

📍 Training Highlights:
📡 Day 1: Introduction to hydrographic surveying, GNSS systems, and bathymetric equipment (SATLAB SBES, GPS, and Hydromagic software). Participants familiarized themselves with equipment setup and capabilities.
📏 Day 2: Survey planning & data processing – Participants learned IHO S-44 standards, designed survey routes, and analyzed case studies on depth data accuracy and correction techniques.
🚤 Day 3: Field training at UPM port, where participants conducted hands-on bathymetric surveys using a speedboat. They actively participated in equipment setup, survey ex*****on, and data monitoring, gaining real-world exposure.
🌊 Day 4: Independent bathymetric surveys at optimal tide conditions, requiring real-time decision-making to navigate risk areas, monitor data, and adjust survey parameters. Post-survey, participants analyzed collected data and discussed key learnings.
🗺️ Day 5: Bathymetric data processing & mapping – Participants developed contour maps and analyzed elevation models, culminating in a comprehensive presentation by RIMES on integrating bathymetric data for localized forecast generation.

👏 Another capacity building towards in enhancing Timor-Leste’s coastal and marine monitoring capabilities. 🌍✨

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Head, Department of Operational Support
Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System
AIT Campus, 58 Moo 9 Paholyothin Rd., Klong 1,
Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120 Thailand.
[email protected]

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. RIMES promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Well-qualified applicants, are encouraged to apply.

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Ms. Dusadee Padungkul
Head, Department of Operational Support
Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System
AIT Campus, 58 Moo 9 Paholyothin Rd., Klong 1,
Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120 Thailand.
[email protected]

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. RIMES promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Well-qualified applicants, are encouraged to apply.

📢 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊: 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝟏'𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩! 🌏✨

This Feb 24-27, CARE Component 1 is conducting its 3rd Regional Workshop in Bangkok, Thailand (with online setup for remote participants)! This workshop aims to share key project outputs, advocate for the sustainability of capacities developed among partner government institutions, explore mechanisms for replicating good practices, and take forward lessons learned from the project to enhance future climate resilience efforts.

Key sessions include:
🤝 Regional Sectoral Focal Points Meeting
🏛️ High-Level Advocacy Workshop
📡 RDAS Training & Community of Practice Forum
🌦️ SAHF NWP WG Meeting
🔍 SAHF KHub & Data Exchange Training

The Climate Adaptation and Resilience (CARE) for South Asia Project, supported by World Bank and implemented by RIMES, is a 5-year initiative that aims to enhance institutional capacities toward integrating climate and sectoral information in decision-making, and to contribute to an enabling environment for climate-resilient policies and investments in the region.

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🚀 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐰-𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐄𝐌 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠! 🎉

From February 10-13, 2025, participants engaged in an intensive 4-day training on low-cost surveying and DEM generation (Topographic) under the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)-led Green Climate Fund (GCF) Project, Enhancing Early Warning Systems to Build Greater Resilience to Hydro-meteorological Hazards in Timor-Leste. Over four days, they gained hands-on experience in drone operations, photogrammetry, and aerial image processing, enhancing their technical skills for real-world applications.

📍 Training Highlights:
• Introduction to drone technology, flight safety, and hands-on assembly & disassembly, basic flight controls and survey planning techniques.
• Field testing and real-site surveys in CVTL, with a focus on data collection and aerial mapping, and aerial image processing using Agisoft Metashape,
• Group flight planning and independent drone survey operations, managing pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight procedures, ensuring mastery of the survey workflow, and
• On-site training at Porto de Dili, focusing on GPS base station installation and integrating benchmarks into aerial image surveys; practiced flights in challenging urban and coastal conditions.

👏 A big thank you to our trainers, organizers, and dedicated participants! Let’s continue advancing technology for a resilient and sustainable future! 🌏✨

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐒𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐊 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐥

📅 February 7, 2025 – RIMES, in collaboration with the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), is conducting a training program on SATARK, a Decision Support System (DSS) designed to enhance disaster risk management in Nepal. 🌏⚡🌊🔥⛰️

This interactive session introduces the latest features of SATARK and optimizes its use to ensure it meets the practical needs of disaster management. The SATARK DSS monitors flash floods, forest fires, landslides, and lightning risks by integrating data from the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) and regional/global climate centers. It supports evidence-based decision-making for disaster preparedness, response, and long-term risk reduction.

Learn more about this activity here: https://www.careforsouthasia.info/event/product-application-training-of-satark/

This initiative is part of the Climate Adaptation and Resilience (CARE) for South Asia Project, supported by the World Bank, to strengthen climate resilience and disaster management across the region. 🌍💡

🔗 Stay tuned for updates! CARE Component 1

#𝑺𝑨𝑯𝑭 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑵𝒆𝒘𝒔:
Bangkok, Thailand – The South Asia Hydromet Forum (SAHF) successfully concluded a pivotal planning workshop on Impact-Based Forecasting (IBF) and Climate Services from 21-24 January 2025. The event brought together more than 40 stakeholders from across the region and partners around the globe to solidify plans for enhanced climate resilience and translate regional climate priorities into actionable strategies.

With crucial support from a consortium of international partners, the workshop underscores the global recognition of South Asia’s vulnerability to climate change and the importance of regional cooperation.

Read more: https://rimes.int/south-asia-boosts-climate-resilience-focus-impact-based-forecasting

South Asia Boosts Climate Resilience with Focus on Impact-Based Forecasting | RIMES February 03, 2025 Bangkok, Thailand – The South Asia Hydromet Forum (SAHF) successfully concluded a pivotal planning workshop on Impact-Based Forecasting (IBF) and Climate Services from 21-24 January 2025. The event brought together more than 40 stakeholders from across the region and partners aro...

🚨𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐁𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐢 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠! 🌊📡

RIMES in Nepal, together with the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM), is conducting a 4-day training on the Babai Model, a flood forecasting decision support tool for Babai River. The activity is designed to equip the DHM staff with the skills to improve flood forecasting accuracy and strengthen early warning systems. This hands-on training is a crucial step in streamlining operations and ensuring better disaster preparedness for Nepal.

Through the Babai Model, this initiative aims to:
✅ Enhance DHM’s ability to generate precise, up-to-seven-day flood forecasts,
✅ Strengthen early warning systems to protect vulnerable communities, and
✅ Advance technological solutions tailored to Nepal’s unique hydrological challenges

Developed under the RIMES Master Plan with DHM, the Babai Model integrates multiple forecast sources with real-time data to provide corrected, reliable flood forecasts for the Chepang station of the Babai River. This initiative underscores DHM’s commitment to leveraging advanced technology for resilience and sustainability.

*** This activity is made possible through the Strengthening Last-Mile Communication (SLMC) project, supported by the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) and implemented by RIMES. SLMC aims to building climate resilience through improved access and use of early warning information among last mile users in the region.

Stay tuned for updates as we continue building a stronger, more prepared Nepal! 💪🌍

🚨 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚! 🌍🌪️

RIMES Sri Lanka National Center for Climate Application (SNCCA), in collaboration with the Disaster Management Center, successfully conducted Disaster Risk Management (DRM) workshops in Palindanuwara and Ratnapura Divisional Secretariat on Jan 2nd and 27th, with vital support from the respective DS.

👥 Key officials—Divisional Secretaries, Grama Niladharis, technical officers, and disaster response teams—engaged in interactive sessions on:
✅ Hazard identification & early warning dissemination
✅ Emergency response coordination & resource allocation
✅ Scenario-based risk-informed decision-making

📢 A highlight was the INSTANT Decision Support System (DSS) demo, which is being piloted in Sri Lanka. This system helps local authorities visualize and analyze disaster risk data, ensuring faster, more informed responses.

These initiatives are part of the “Strengthening Last Mile Communication (SLMC) in South Asia” project, supported by the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) and implemented by RIMES. The project aims to enhance climate resilience by improving access to and utilization of early warning information among last-mile users in the region.

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: 𝐍𝐃𝐖𝐂 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐑𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐒 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 🤝

On January 24, 2025, the new director of the National Disaster Warning Center ศูนย์เตือนภัยพิบัติแห่งชาติ (NDWC), Pol. Sub-Lt. Santhiti Thamajai (ร้อยตำรวจตรี สัณฐิติ ธรรมใจ), along with the Sub Division-Director, visited the RIMES headquarters in Thailand.

Welcomed by RIMES Director General Mr. A.R. Subbiah and Technical Advisor Prof. Pennung Warnitchai, the visit focused on enhancing collaboration for disaster risk management and early warning systems. Discussions covered RIMES' operations, past achievements, and strategic plans for 2025. The delegation also explored RIMES' cutting-edge systems, such as SATARK and TNSMART, showcasing their vital role in saving lives and mitigating disaster impacts.

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖: 𝐒𝐀𝐇𝐅 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬

Bangkok, Thailand – Over 40 stakeholders from across South Asia have gathered for the 4-day workshop that aims to advance regional strategies for managing extreme weather events and enhancing climate resilience.

This event is supported by the Office and UK International Development through the Weather and Climate Information Services (WISER), World Bank , CARE Component 1, and RIMES.