Short Wave In Mozambique, Meteorologists Can't Keep Up With Climate Change
Jan 15, 2020
Rebecca Hersher, an NPR climate reporter, dives into the dire weather forecasting challenges faced by Mozambique, a country grappling with climate change. She highlights how the lack of local weather radar and reliance on outdated forecasts from wealthier nations endangers lives. The discussion emphasizes the urgent need for accurate and localized weather data to combat severe weather events. Hersher also reveals the financial gaps in global climate support and stresses the importance of investing in infrastructure and local expertise to improve forecasting.
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Mozambique's Meteorology Challenges
- Becky Hersher visited Mozambique's National Institute of Meteorology.
- Lead meteorologist Acasio Tembe uses various global weather maps due to Mozambique's lack of resources.
Climate Change and Weather Threats
- Climate change worsens existing weather threats like cyclones.
- Mozambique experienced two major cyclones in one year, highlighting the increased risks.
Shai Shai Weather Radar
- In 2004, a weather radar was installed in Shai Shai, Mozambique, improving forecast accuracy.
- However, it malfunctioned around 2013, leaving the local janitor, Salamau Maus, frustrated but hopeful.