Sierra Leone

Progress to date   

• The Flood Forecasting Task Force was created to sustain operational capacity of agencies built under the assignment.
• The taskforce conducted information ecosystem mapping to improve EW services and make recommendations for improving warning effectiveness.
• On-the-job training was provided to Sierra Leone Meteorological Agency (SLMet) and National Water Resources Management Agency (NWRMA) staff.
• A long-term training program covered core meteorology and hydrology for existing and newly recruited staff.
• Evidence shows the delivery of the Flood Guidance messaging service, which is impact-based and has reasonable accuracy. The team is exploring how to refine the system using better data and modeling to achieve a level of accuracy that can be communicated with key stakeholders.