On 17 December, a ceremony was held in Osipovichi to mark the official opening of a new modern automatic weather station (AWS), manufactured by the Belarusian enterprise "Peleng".
The opening ceremony was attended by Sergei Khilman, Head of Belhydromet; Konstantin Teplyakov, Chairman of the Mogilev Regional Committee for Natural Resources and Environmental Protection; Gevorg Melkonyan, Chairman of the Osipovichi District Executive Committee; Nikolai Kostusev, Head of the "Mogilev Regional Hydrometeorological Centre" ; and Vladimir Ryzhankov, Chairman of the Osipovichi District Council of Deputies.
This AWS is the second to be commissioned this year and the seventieth in the country. Its opening is directly linked to the President's directive to ensure economic resilience and public safety. High-quality forecasts and timely warnings of hazardous weather events require reliable data and an extensive network of weather stations.
The new station will enhance the accuracy of local forecasts, expedite warnings of hazardous phenomena, and provide data for key economic sectors. The AWS is equipped with state-of-the-art instruments for the continuous collection of meteorological data. This information will enable the creation of more accurate and timely forecasts.
During the event, Sergei Khilman, Head of Belhydromet, commended the high professionalism and significant personal contribution of Nikolai Kostusev, Head of the "Mogilev Regional Hydrometeorological Centre", in organising and overseeing the construction works for the AWS in Osipovichi, and presented him with a Letter of Appreciation.
The official opening was marked by the symbolic handing over of a key and a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Young environmentalists received sweet gifts.
The station's operation will significantly improve the quality of meteorological services and make a substantial contribution to the sustainable development of the region. The commissioning of three more AWSs is planned before the end of 2025.
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