Hydrometeorology

Hydrometeorology is a branch of meteorology and hydrology that studies the transfer of water and energy between the land surface and the lower atmosphere for academic research, commercial gain or operational forecasting purposes.

UNESCO has several programs and activities in place that deal with the study of natural hazards of hydrometeorological origin and the mitigation of their effects.

[1] Among these hazards are the results of natural processes and atmospheric, hydrological, or oceanographic phenomena such as floods, tropical cyclones, drought, and desertification.

Many countries have established an operational hydrometeorological capability to assist with forecasting, warning, and informing the public of these developing hazards.

One of the more significant aspects of hydrometeorology involves predictions about and attempts to mitigate the effects of high precipitation events.