History and Geography
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History and Geography
• Weather reports and forecasts come from the meteorological
stations.
• In Mauritius and Rodrigues there are meteorological stations.
What I
have
Learnt
Below are pictures of meteorological stations.
Let’s learn more about the importance of weather forecast.
• Weather forecasting is important for a number of reasons.
For example, weather forecast helps us to know:
• how to dress.
• whether to carry an umbrella and
• when to plan outdoor activities.
• Weather forecasting also warns us about the risks of heavy rainfalls,
droughts or cyclones.
Let’s
Learn
Meteorological station in Mauritius Meteorological station in Rodrigues
At the Meteorological station, meteorologist use observations from
different sources such as satellite pictures and information from weather
instruments to forecast the weather.
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