GoI project
Establishment of National Weather and Flood Warning Center (NWFWC) and scientific facilities, Thimphu
- Financing
- —Climate finance commitment
- Status
- Ongoing
- Period
- 2024–2029
- Scope
- National
About the project
It is proposed to establish a “State of the Art Centre for Meteorology, Hydrology and Cryosphere Science and Climate Change Research facility”. The primary goal is to develop the infrastructure and scientific facilities to facilitate hydro-met observation, data management, modeling and research which are core activities and functions of NCHM Implementation modality: NIM Type of support: Adaptation Subsector: early warning Use, impact and results: The Royal Government of Bhutan established the National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM) as an autonomous scientific and technical agency in 2016. The Centre is mandated to provide scientific and technological services in hydrology, water resources, meteorology, climatology, and cryosphere to support the socio-economic development and the well-being of society. The Centre is identified as the nodal agency responsible for observation, generation of information and delivery of products and services on hydro- meteorology Project component/outputs: 1. Design and drawings 2. Construction of access road, water supply 3. Tendering & Site development works (includes site development, parking & compound fencing) 4. Construction of main building block- National Weather and Flood Warning Center and Scientific Facilities 5. Construction of associated Structures (Site development for the 24/7 control rooms and solar field) Reference: DPR
Funding
| Source | Type | Facility | Agency | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GoI | Climate finance | PTA | — | — |
Amounts are commitments, not disbursements.