Achievements

A large part of the achievements and success attained through the Project is due to the interest and responsible attitude of the Government of Nicaragua. Its financial support for the reinstallation and construction of meteorological and hydrological stations amounted to USD 470 000 in addition to the support to operating expenses. The national meteorological network extended its coverage to the whole territory. Earlier the coverage of the network was concentrated in the Pacific region. The expansion of the network has considerably improved the Service’s capacity to produce reliable meteorological and hydrological information, facilitating national development planning in the sectors of power generation, water resources, irrigation, agricultural production, environment, reforestation, civil defence, etc. The upper-air station in Puerto Cabezas has made it possible for international cargo planes to land at the local airport, thereby giving impetus to the economic recovery of the North Atlantic region of Nicaragua. For the first time valuable services are being offered to the small-scale fishing industry.

Warning services are also being provided to the local population. The climatological stations constructed in Waspán, Solentiname and Estancia Cora are supporting the cultivation of staple grains as well as nontraditional products. The agrometeorological station of Montelimar was rehabilitated to support the operation of a sugar mill. The synoptic stations of Bluefields and San Carlos were re-established in 1995. The stations, have increased air flight safety on the Atlantic Coast. The San Carlos station is very important for the environmental management of the watershed of the San Juan River and it will also enable the provision of information for navigation between GranadaOmetepe-San Carlos on Lake Nicaragua and for tourism on the San Juan River.