Afghanistan — Historical Events Description

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Afghanistan
Event
Establishment of the Afghanistan Meteorological Authority
Category
Scientific
Date
1960-06-14
Country
Afghanistan
Description

On 14 June 1960, Afghanistan created a national meteorological authority to improve weather tracking and climate forecasting. Earlier systems relied on limited regional measurements. The new agency installed monitoring stations across several provinces. This allowed for better reporting of seasonal floods, drought risks, and agricultural conditions. The authority played an increasingly important role as Afghanistan sought modern scientific infrastructure.