New Zealand funds a $4m Pacific first weather radar project in Tonga, improving forecasting and saving lives.

New Zealand funded a NZ$4m weather radar project in Tonga, in partnership with Tonga Meteorological Service and New Zealand MetService. This radar, first in the Pacific, will improve forecasting and early warnings for hazardous weather events, saving lives. The initiative is part of the Weather Ready Pacific Programme, endorsed by the Pacific Islands Forum, and contributes to the UN's 'Early Warnings for All' initiative.

August 26, 2024
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