World Meteorological Day 2026 – March 23
The United Nations (UN’s) World Meteorological Day (WMD) is annually observed across the globe on 23 March to raise awareness about the vital role of understanding weather and climate and to commemorate the formal establishment of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 1950.
The United Nations (UN’s) World Meteorological Day (WMD) is annually observed across the globe on 23 March to raise awareness about the vital role of understanding weather and climate and to commemorate the formal establishment of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 1950.
- 2026 Theme: “Observing Today, Protecting Tomorrow”
Background:
Declaration: WMO, during its 12th Executive Committee session (EC-XII) held from 27 June to 15 July 1960, adopted Resolution 6 (EC-XII) proclaiming 23 March as WMD.
1st Observance: WMD was first celebrated on 23 March 1961.
2026 Event:
Global Event: The official ceremony of WMD 2026 held at the WMO Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
Event in India: In India, WMD 2026 was celebrated on 23 March under the theme “Observing Today, Protecting Tomorrow,” led by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in New Delhi, Delhi, highlighting Mission Mausam and indigenous technologies.
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