World Meteorological Day was established in 1951 to commemorate the establishment of the
World Meteorological Organization on 23 March 1950. This organization announces a slogan for World Meteorological Day every year, and this day is
celebrated in all member countries.[1][2][3][4]
History and activities
The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), an organization of the United Nations, was created on 23 March 1950 to replace the
International Meteorological Organization. It began operations in 1951 to coordinate member nation in the fields of meteorology, operational
hydrology, and Earth sciences for the security of their population. The first World Meteorological Day was held on 23 March 1961.[5][6]