Tens of meteorological projects inaugurated nationwide, including six in Markazi
Iran inaugurated 62 meteorological projects simultaneously in the presence of Roads and Urban Development Minister Farzaneh Sadegh Malvajerd at Arak Airport in Central Iran, with six of the weather infrastructure projects entering service in Markazi Province.
According to IRNA, Sadegh Malvajerd announced the commissioning of one synoptic station adjacent to the airport, two climatology stations, and three rain gauge stations across Markazi Province, stating these facilities would undoubtedly enhance data precision and ultimately improve weather forecasting.
Sahar Tajbakhsh, the head of Iran Meteorological Organization, said at the ceremony, "Flight safety has been achieved with the inauguration of the Arak synoptic meteorological station."
The deputy minister of roads and urban development added, "Although meteorological projects are not costly compared to some affiliated agencies of the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development from a financial perspective, their governance outputs play a decisive role in saving human lives, and saving even one life has a value beyond any financial indicator."
Tajbakhsh elaborated on the importance of the Arak Airport synoptic station, stating, "Given weekly flights, meteorological data especially during aircraft landing and takeoff phases, including horizontal visibility, air pressure and other atmospheric parameters, is of high importance and this station's information can play an effective role in enhancing flight safety and health."
"Simultaneously with this project, five other stations have also been launched across Markazi Province, and with this station included, the number of meteorological stations in the province has reached 116, which increases daily meteorological data and adds approximately 130,000 new data points monthly, playing an important role in more precise monitoring of atmospheric conditions and improved forecasts," she noted.
Referring to Arak Airport's special climatic conditions, particularly its proximity to Meyqan Wetland and its effect on regional humidity, Tajbakhsh emphasized, "These features double the importance of meteorological information and its role in flight safety."