GMet commissions automatic weather station at Achimota School

By:  Nana Appiah Acquaye

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet), with support from Veriground Weather Networks, has commissioned an Automatic Weather Station at Achimota School as part of activities marking this year’s National Meteorological Awareness Month.

The ceremony also featured the inauguration of the Achimota School Climate Club to promote students’ interest in weather, climate science, and environmental sustainability.

The newly installed station will enable the collection of real-time weather data, including maximum and minimum temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, and wind direction. Four thermometers housed in a Stevenson Screen were also installed to support weather observation and practical learning activities at the school.

Speaking at the event, Deputy Director-General in charge of Operations at GMet, Ignatius Kweku Williams, emphasized the need to expand Ghana’s weather observation network to improve forecasting and climate services. He noted that the Adopt-A-Weather Station Initiative encourages organizations and schools to support the installation and maintenance of weather monitoring infrastructure.

The Country Representative of Veriground Weather Networks, John Sanders, said the partnership aims to provide students with practical exposure to weather monitoring and climate data, allowing them to interact with real-time information and understand its relevance to everyday life.

The commissioning of the weather station was performed by GMet’s Deputy Director-General in charge of General Services, Vivian Abla Kally. Assistant Headmaster in charge of Administration at Achimota School, Kwabena Boateng, expressed appreciation to GMet and its partners for selecting the school to benefit from the initiative and pledged that the facility would be effectively utilized for learning and observation.

The installation forms part of broader efforts by GMet and its partners to expand Ghana’s weather observation network while strengthening climate awareness and education among young people.