The agency completed the first stage of glacial valleys’ monitoring throughout the country
Hydrometeorology
The National Environmental Agency completed the first stage of glacial valleys’ monitoring throughout the country, within the framework of which the observation of glacial lakes, crevasses, and rocky processes was carried out. Also, the dynamics of melting (ablation) of the glacier tongue were evaluated, which will be compared with historical data.
It should be noted that next week the experts of the leading Swiss company - "GEOTEST AG" are scheduled to visit Georgia, who, together with the agency's experts will get to know the current situation on the glaciers.
Within the framework of the expedition, an assessment of glacial threats will be carried out throughout the country using modern technologies. As a result of the research, potential risk areas and appropriate preventive measures will be determined. Based on the information presented by the Swiss experts, together with the specialists of the National Environmental Agency and independent experts, the situation will be analyzed and future activities will be planned.
Conducting research in glacial valleys is aimed at maximum mitigation of the negative consequences caused by climate change and the development of possible natural events.
The work of expanding the hydro-meteorological observation network and introducing modern information-telecommunication and forecasting systems continues. During the last decade, up to 190 meteorological and hydrological monitoring stations have been installed, and by the end of the year the number of stations will reach 245 units, which will significantly contribute to increasing the quality of weather forecasting and the effectiveness of early warning about expected natural events. At the same time, with the involvement of the world's leading Finnish Meteorological Service, the process of introducing a modern information system has begun, which will help to provide weather forecasting and warnings about expected natural events with modern technologies.
Moreover, agency specialists carry out visual and instrumental monitoring of glacial valleys in a field-expedition way. Within the framework of monitoring, drones are used to collect aerial photo material and analyze/process it. In addition, specialists collect photo material and assess the situation on the glaciers accessible by foot.
