South Asian Meteorological Association (SAMA)
SAMA is a Non-Profit International Scientific Society of Nine South Asian countries engaged in the promotion of Meteorology and Allied Sciences.
Online Lecture Series on Radar Meteorology
SAMA in Collaboration With
Advanced Center for Atmospheric Radar Research (ACARR)
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), India
Date: 25th May - 02nd November 2024
Time: 3.00 - 5.00 PM IST (UTC +5.30 Hours)
Live Streaming on YouTube
Prof. Celeste Saulo
Secretary-General, WMO
WMO Secretary General Hails SAMA's Impactful Contributions
The Secretary General of the World Meteorological Organization, Prof. Celeste Saulo, extends her appreciation to the South Asian Meteorological Association (SAMA) for their remarkable efforts in capacity building and training. This commendation recognizes SAMA's impactful work across 60+ countries in South Asia and among Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) member nations. Prof. Saulo particularly emphasized the exceptional collaborative initiatives undertaken by SAMA, which have significantly contributed to the advancement of meteorological understanding and practices in these regions.
World Meteorological Organization
Discover the Story of SAMA
Uniting South Asia in the Pursuit of Meteorology
SAMA is a scientific association comprising nine South Asian countries:
Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Bhutan
India
Maldives
Myanmar
Nepal
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
Member countries are engaged in operational meteorological services and the promotion of meteorology and allied sciences within their respective nations.
Our Mission
Meteorology for sustainable development of the region.
Our Vision
Sharing Knowledge of Weather and Climate Without Borders.
Our Mission
Meteorology for sustainable development of the region.
Our Vision
Sharing Knowledge of Weather and Climate Without Borders.
Our Objectives
Meteorology for sustainable development of the region.
Foster interaction amongst professionals working in Meteorology and allied fields in South Asia.
Advancement of Meteorological and allied sciences in South Asia.
Communicate knowledge of climate change and extreme weather events to the public through Citizen Science and outreach programs.
Application of Meteorology and allied sciences for the sustainable development of the region.
Promote Public, Private and Academia partnership for the promotion of Meteorology and its societal applications.
Member Countries
involved in the effort
Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Bhutan
India
Maldives
Myanmar
Nepal
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
History of SAMA
South Asian Meteorological Association (SAMA) established on 3rd August 2020, is a Non-Profit International Scientific Society to serve as an active platform for Sharing Knowledge of Weather & Climate and related sciences among the professionals and the public.
It was established in 2020 by inviting all the countries in the South Asian Region to join hands to achieve sharing of information and knowledge about the weather & climate of the region.
The South Asian region is endowed with a large variety & complexities of weather phenomena and influences the life and economy of the people.Its enormously large range of geographical features – from Oceans to High snow-covered Mountains, from large Deserts to Tropical Forests to Glaciers and the mighty River systems, all of which interact with the Atmosphere above to produce important weather systems affecting the large population of different countries involved.These include, the Monsoons, the Tropical Cyclones, the Western Disturbances, the Thunderstorms, Hailstorms, Dust storms, Squall lines, Cloudbursts, Snowstorms, Heavy rainfall, scanty rainfall, Dense Fog, Heat wave, cold wave and variety of associated hazards like Floods, Landslides, Avalanches, Storm Surges, Droughts and others.
Each of the member countries, and their official meteorological communities, are engaged in their own way to monitor, understand and forecast the weather phenomena of concern to serve their populace.However, it is known that, the weather does not respect any political boundaries. Comprehensive understanding of weather requires wider collaboration and exchange of information. While this is happening at an official level, the need was felt to set up an open and informal platform for exchange of knowledge and information about weather phenomena and processes among various stakeholders and towards achieving improvements in understanding and forecasting the weather of the region at different scales.It is with this wider objective; SAMA was established after widespread discussions and consultations.Over the last three years, with participation from active members from different countries, SAMA has gained acceptance and has made good progress through a variety of important activities through Meetings, Seminars, Training Courses in Online and Offline modes. It now has nearly 438 Members across 9 countries involved. The members are increasing day-by-day.
Organization
Executive Council
The Executive Council of SAMA is an elected body by its members. Its function is to conduct the business of SAMA according to the Statutes and Regulations of the Constitution in force.
Advisory Panel
SAMA's Advisory Panel is composed of distinguished academicians and scientists from across South Asia, providing invaluable guidance to the association.
Executive Coordination Team
The Executive Support Team at SAMA is a dynamic group serving as the backbone for all SAMA activities and initiatives.
SAMA Scientific Committees
SAMA has formed different scientific committees for promoting activities and capacity building initially in 7 different fields:
Education & Outreach
Satellite Meteorology
Numerical Weather Prediction
Radar Meteorology
Air Pollution
Climate Change
Mountain Meteorology
Members and Membership Form
2nd Interactive Session with SAMA Student Members
3rd June, 2023
Membership Form
SAMA membership is open to professionals from the public, academic, and private sectors working in meteorology and allied fields. Students and others interested in learning and promoting the application of meteorology for the benefit of society are also welcome to join.
Life Members
Life Members of SAMA include individuals from various institutions across South Asia who share a strong interest in meteorology.
Last updated 21st March, 2024.
Student Members
Student Members of SAMA come from various academic institutions across South Asia, driven by their keen interest in meteorology.
Latest list of Student Members
Benefits of Becoming a SAMA Student Member
Last updated 21st March, 2024.
SAMA Student Member Benefits
Becoming a student member of the South Asian Meteorological Association (SAMA) would come with a range of benefits, especially given the organization's history and the breadth of its member base. Here are some potential benefits:
Education and Training: With access to online and offline seminars, meetings, and training courses, student members can deepen their understanding of meteorology and allied sciences, learning from experts in the field.
Networking: Membership would offer opportunities to connect with a diverse community of meteorology professionals and enthusiasts from nine different countries. These connections could lead to future job opportunities, collaborations, or simply a chance to discuss common interests with like-minded individuals.
Participation in Events: Members have the chance to participate in SAMA's various events, such as meetings and lectures series, which could offer deeper insights into topics like atmospheric physics or atmospheric dynamics.
Contribution to a Wider Objective: By joining SAMA, you're supporting an organization that promotes the sharing of information and knowledge across political boundaries. This fosters a greater understanding of weather phenomena in the South Asian region.
Staying Updated: Regular updates about the latest findings, forecasts, and trends in meteorology would help you stay informed about the field's latest developments.
Volunteer Opportunities: Stay Updated for a chance to work with SAMA organization (Opportunities for PhD and Masters Candidates)
Career Enhancement: Being a member of a respected association like SAMA can be a valuable addition to your CV, demonstrating your commitment to the field of meteorology.
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Events
Keep up to date with the latest news and events from SAMA.
2024
Valedictory Function of Online Lecture Series on Satellite Meteorology
13 April, 2024.
World Meteorological Day Celebration
23 March, 2024.
2023
Inaugural Day of Weekly Online Lecture Series on Satellite Meteorology jointly organized by SAMA and BIT Mesra
02 September, 2023.
4th Foundation Day Celebration
03 August, 2023.
Webinar on "Climate Change as an unconventional National security Threat" by Dr. SN Mishra on 15th July 2023
19 June, 2023.
Valedictory function of the 1st weekly online lecture series on "Atmospheric Physics"
19 June, 2023.
2nd meeting of the members of Advisory Panel of Lecture Series (APLS) on "Atmospheric Dynamics"
17 June, 2023.
2nd SAMA Student Member Virtual Interaction Session with SAMA Life members and SAMA ECT Members.
3 June, 2023.
2nd SAMA- SAFOAM Joint Workshop on "Long Range Forecast for the 2023 Southwest Monsoon Season Rainfall and its application on South Asian Agriculture"
13 MAY, 2023.
2nd General Body Meeting of SAMA-India Chapter
7th May, 2023.
WRF Model Training of 3 weeks conducted in collaboration with C-DAC↗
3-20 April, 2023.
4th General Body Meeting
2 April, 2023.
2nd Executive Council Meeting of SAMA
3 March, 2023.
1st General Body Meeting of India Chapter
24 February, 2023
1st Hybrid Meeting of the Mountain Meteorology committee of SAMA held at DHM, Kathmandu, Nepal
23 February, 2023
13 lectures of the weekly online lecture series on Atmospheric Physics completed jointly with SAMA & SRM IST↗
7, 14, 21, 28 January, 4, 11, 18, 25 February, 6, 11,18, 25 March, and 1 April, 2023
Bank account of SAMA created
The details are:
Bank name: State Bank of India (SBI),
Branch: BIT Mesra, Ranchi
Account Name: South Asian Meteorological Association
Current A/C No: 41620521615
IFSC Code: SBIN0018056
27 January, 2023
Inauguration of the 1st lecture of the SAMA - SRMIST↗ lecture series
7 January, 2023
2022
1st SAMA-SAFOAM↗ Joint Workshop on Monsoon 2022: Impact of Monsoon Variability on Agriculture
3 December, 2022
1st Advisory Panel Meeting on SAMA-SRMIST Lecture series
29 October, 2022
1st joint seminar/ webinar in Hybrid mode organized by SAMA, SOHAM, CDHM/ TU, KCRE on AsiaPEX-SA by Toru Terao
3 September, 2022
2nd SAMA-SALNet joint webinar on “Role of Atmospheric and Climatic parameters in lightning frequency” by Ronald L. Holle
27 August, 2022
3rd Foundation Day online celebration of SAMA; Popular talk on “Indian Endeavours in Polar Regions” by Dr. Rasik Ravindra. Results of quiz competition, Prize distribution, interaction with the winner students.
3 August, 2022
1st Physical meeting with the members of SAMA (Nepal) organized at Kathmandu
23 July, 2022
International Lightning Day commemoration jointly with SALNet↗ and SAMA
28 June, 2022
2nd Meeting of the NWP Committee of SAMA
25 June, 2022
World Environment Day commemoration jointly with IDCF and GRC India
6 June, 2022
1st Meeting of the Satellite Meteorology Committee of SAMA
4th June, 2022
1st Meeting of the Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) Committee of SAMA
14th May, 2022
1st Meeting of the Executive Council of SAMA
7th May, 2022
3rd General Body Meeting (GBM) for the formation of the 1st Executive Council of SAMA including President, Vice Presidents, General Secretary, Treasurer and Council Members
10 April, 2022
4th Advisory Committee meeting
3 April, 2022
World Meteorological Day Celebration
27 March 2022
1st Meeting of the Education & Outreach Committees of SAMA
20 March, 2022
SAMA registered as a non-profit Scientific society with ROC, Delhi
7 March, 2022
Quiz competition organised on Climate Science for students of class 9-12
22 February – 25 March, 2022
Webinars on the works of the Nobel Laureates Prof. Syukuro Manabe and Klaus Hasselmann
28 February, 2022
Registration of SAMA Filed
16 February, 2022
2021
Representation of SAMA at IFMS (International Federation of Meteorological Societies)
17 November, 2021
2nd General Body Meeting (GBM)
30 October, 2021
1st Meeting of the Students Members of SAMA with Executive Support Team
2 October, 2021
Constitution of Scientific Committees of SAMA
18 September, 2021
3rd Advisory Council Meeting
18 September, 2021
Webinar on Asian Precipitation Experiment (AsiaPEX)
4 September, 2021
1st Newsletter of SAMA released
3 August, 2021
Logo of SAMA approved
3 August, 2021
1st Foundation Day Celebration
3 August, 2021
Webinar on Restoration of Himalayan Ecosystem
17 July, 2021
Twitter handle of SAMA Launched Link Here
6 June, 2021
Website of SAMA Launched
6 June, 2021
SAMA organized a webinar on "Lightning Resilient South Asia" on 22nd April 2021 on the occasion of Earth Day.
22 April 2021
Constitution of SAMA Finalised
7 April, 2021
World Meteorological Day Celebration
23 March, 2021
2nd Advisory Council Meeting
14 February, 2021
2020
Online workshop on Atmospheric observation and Weather Monitoring Techniques
SAMA and SRM IST jointly organized One day Online Workshop on Atmospheric Observations and Weather Monitoring Techniques. Around 300 participants from 21 countries have participated in the workshop.
12 December, 2020
Webinar on Monsoon forecast vs South Asian Climate Outlook Forum (SASCOF)
SAMA in collaboration with IMS and IMD, organized one day webinar on Monsoon 2020 versus SASCOF forecasts on 7th Nov 2020. Member countries have presented the monsoon and its predictions in comparison with SASCOF.
7 November, 2020
World Ozone Day celebration including quiz contest for students of class 8-12.
SAMA joined with IMD, Vigyan Prasar and IMS to celebrate the World Ozone Day on 16th Sep 2020. A flyer was circulated pertaining the information on the importance of ozone and the significance of world ozone day. An online quiz was organized for the students of South Asian countries wherein 22,000 number of students appeared for the quiz and secured the participation certificates. Merit certificates were awarded to the students who got more than 65% of the quiz score. An online seminar was organized and Dr. V. K. Soni, Scientist F, IMD↗ delivered the talk.
16 September, 2020
YouTube Channel of SAMA created Link Here
10 September, 2020
Facebook of SAMA launched Link Here
3 September, 2020
1st Advisory Committee meeting
26 August,2020
Establishment of South Asian Meteorological Association
3 August, 2020
Gallery
March 14, 2024
SAMA Bangladesh Chapter
March 14, 2024
SAMA Team Photo at Kathmandu Nepal
March 14, 2024
Panel Discussion: Development of Hydrometeorological Network in Asia
March 14, 2024
SAMA Nepal Chapter
March 14, 2024
SAMA Meeting in Kathmandu, Nepal
March 14, 2024
SAMA Meeting in Kathmandu, Nepal
JULY 15, 2023
Webinar on Climate Change as an unconventional National security Threat by Dr. SN Mishra (Honorary Professor TERI SAS)
June 17, 2023
2nd meeting of the Advisory Panel members of Lecture series (APL)
June 6, 2023
Memento of SAMA - SRM Lecture Series presented to Dr. Ratnam by Dr. Lakshmi Kumar at Tirupati.
June 3, 2023
2nd SAMA- SAFOAM Joint Workshop on Long Range Forecast for the 2023 Southwest Monsoon Season Rainfall and its application on South Asian Agriculture
may 13, 2023
2nd SAMA- SAFOAM Joint Workshop on Long Range Forecast for the 2023 Southwest Monsoon Season Rainfall and its application on South Asian Agriculture
May 7, 2023
2nd General Body Meeting of SAMA-India Chapter
April 20, 2023
Closing Ceremony of WRF Model Training of 3 weeks conducted in collaboration with C-DAC
Weekly Online Lecture Series on
Radar Meteorology
Resources
Important Links
Afghanistan Meteorological Department↗
Bangladesh Meteorological Department↗
National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology, Bhutan↗
India Meteorological Department↗
Maldives Meteorological Services ↗
Department of Meteorology and Hydrology, Myanmar↗
Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Nepal↗
Pakistan Meteorological Department↗
Educational Resources
SAMA-BIT Mesra Lecture Series on Satellite Meteorology
Abstracts of Satellite Meteorology Lecture Series
SAMA-SRM Lecture Series on Atmospheric Physics
SAMA-SRM Lecture Series, L13, Cloud Physics Basics, Part 1, Prof. P. Pradeep Kumar, 1st April 2023↗
SAMA-SRM Lecture Series, L14, Cloud Physics Basics, Part 2, Prof. P. Pradeep Kumar, 8th April 2023↗
SAMA-SRM Lecture Series, L15, Cloud Physics Basics, Part 3, Prof. P. Pradeep Kumar, 17th April 2023↗
SAMA-SRM Lecture Series, L16, Cloud Physics Basics, Part 4, Prof. P. Pradeep Kumar, 17th April 2023↗
Webinars
SAMA Report on Lecture Series
Meteorology Lecture Series Achieves Phenomenal Success
SAMA Constitution and Brcohure
Learn more about the SAMA organization and activities
SAMA Newsletter
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Latest SAMA Newsletter
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Capacity Building
Empowering South Asian meteorologists through knowledge and collaboration.
A Report on Capacity Building Efforts by SAMA in
Atmospheric Science (Meteorology) in 59 countries across the
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WRF Modeling System Training Workshop
SAMA, C-DAC, and NSM Collaborate to host capacity building/training school on WRF Modeling System from 03-20 April, 2023.
Online
105 participants from South Asian countries.
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Weekly Online Lecture Series
SAMA organized a series of weekly online lectures on the fundamentals of Atmospheric, Weather & Climate Sciences jointly with SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai, India for capacity building of the young learners and researchers.
Online
More than 2000 registered participants from 48 countries across the world.
Webinars on the works of the Nobel Laureates Prof. Syukuro Manabe and Klaus Hasselmann
SAMA collaborated with Vigyan Prasar, Government of India
Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan, Governmentt of India & SRM University AP, Andhra Pradesh
and organized the event with lectures by Prof. T. Yasunari Advisor, KCCAC, Japan
Prof. Krishna AchutaRao Head, CAS, IIT Delhi on 28th February, 2022.
Online
Advisory Panel
SAMA Scientific Committees
Executive Council Members
AVM (Retd) Prof. Ajit Tyagi
President
India
Dr. Qamaruz Zaman Chaudhry
Vice President-1
Pakistan
Dr. Madan Lall Shrestha
Vice President-2
Nepal
Prof. Someshwar Das
Secretary
India
Dr. Mohan Kumar Das
Joint Secretary-1
Bangladesh
Dr. Mandira Shrestha
Joint Secretary-2
Nepal
Dr. Swagata Payra
Treasurer
India
Mr. Nasim Muradi
Council Member
Afghanistan
Dr. Md. Abdul Mannan
Council Member
Bangladesh
Mr. Karma Dupchu
Council Member
Bhutan
Dr. M. Mohapatra
Council Member
India
Mr. Abdul Muhsin Ramiz
Council Member
Maldives
Mr. Kyaw Moe Oo
Council Member
Myanmar
Dr. Dhiraj Pradhananga
Council Member
Nepal
Dr. Ghulam Rasul
Council Member
Pakistan
Mrs. Anusha R.P. Warnasooriya
Council Member
Sri Lanka
Dr. Nabansu Chattapadhyay
SAFOAM Representative
India
Executive Coordination Team
