World Meteorological Organization Region V

Tonga’s Met Director Fa’anunu re-elected World Meteorological Organization Region V President

Fa’anunu will serve on the global body for another four years.

He was unanimously elected during the 18th Session of the WMO Region V that was held virtually from September 1-3.

Fa’anunu was first elected President at the 17th Session of WMO Region V held in 2018.

He was Vice President of the Region from 2010-2018 before the appointment.

Region V encompasses the largest area of the planet which WMO looks after in the field of meteorology and hydrology with the 24 member countries and territories.