Amendments To "Law On Weather " Expected In Belarus

Belarusian officials believe that unreliable weather forecasts put a crimp into the growth of our economy.

Belarus plans to amend the law "On Hydrometeorological Activities," STV reports.

Possible innovations were discussed by "parliamentarians" on February 25. An offsite meeting was held at the weather station in Uruchcha.

The world practice shows: due to climate change economic losses already amount to more than 10%. According to the "deputies", they can be significantly reduced. Only reliable weather forecasts are needed.

Changes in the law concern both the work of Hidramet and those who distribute data on the plans of the celestial chancellery. The reference to the source of information will be obligatory. In addition, the main weather document is to be adapted to the single EEU market. This will simplify the work of weather forecasters and allow them to learn more about forecasts in the Union countries.