Name: Botswana Meteorological Services - Gaborone - Botswana
Address: Plot 54216, Corner Maaloso/ Metsimotlhaba Rd, Gaborone Village, Gaborone, South-East District, Botswana
Telephone: (+267) 395 6281

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The Department of Meteorological Services is a Botswana Government Department under the Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism.

VISION

We will provide quality weather and climate data and information and related services so that clients and other stakeholders are empowered to make timely and informed decisions in all circumstances where weather and climate play a significant role

MISSION

The Department of Meteorological Services exists to timely provide and exchange reliable and accurate weather and climate data and information and related services, by observing, collecting, monitoring, processing, analysing, forecasting and predicting weather and climate through the use of up-to-date technology to enable optimal utilisation of resources and to contribute to the safety and protection of life and property.

Our products / services

Measuring, observing and recording meteorological observations required for various socio-economic development activities at national, regional and international levels.

Weather forecasting and advisory.

Issuing warnings of floods, severe storms, heat waves, cold spells and other adverse weather conditions likely to endanger life and/or property.

Supply of meteorological information.

Publication of meteorological bulletins.

Provision of meteorological/climatological data, information and advice.

Cooperation with other meteorological services regionally and internationally.