World Meteorological Day Mar. 23, 2025

Today, we celebrate World Meteorological Day, commemorating the founding of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) in 1950. For the annual event, WMO places emphasis on a different pressing topic each year. The slogan of 2025, "Closing the early warning gap together," highlights the importance of timely weather alerts and early action.

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Sep. 27, 2024Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, Italy
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Jan. 7, 2026Old Rock Day
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