National Meteorological Service and Fortis Belize Limited Signs M.O.U.

Today, representatives from the National Meteorological Service (N.M.S.) and Fortis Belize Limited (F.B.L.) gathered at F.B.L.’s John Evans Headquarters in San Ignacio, Cayo District to sign a memorandum of understanding.  Both entities agreed to work collaboratively on data collection and research. A release from the Government Press Office says that the effort will focus mainly on sharing rainfall and other climate data, as well as monthly inflow projections from the Macal River catchment area. The release goes on to say that this insight into the Macal River hydrology and the climate surrounding the Maya Mountains will be new information for N.M.S. and will aid in their responsibility to mitigate climate change challenges and protect life and property. The M.O.U. will also result in the installation of a new weather station at the Chalillo dam.