Thursday 22 May 2014

COMMUNITY RADIO ESSENTIAL IN COMMUNICATION INFORMATION ON WEATHER


22.05.2014

A Zambian Scientist has identified Community Radio as an important partner in communicating essential weather related information to the public.

Dr. Joseph Kanyanga explained to Desire Media Concept that community media is closer to people and can translate information in local languages which can easily be understood by communities.

Dr. Kanyanga who is an assistant Director at the Zambia Meteorological Department and is involved in forecasting and research has since called called for increased number of community radio stations in districts across the country.

He explained that doing so will help people in the communities receive vital information on the weather hence allow them to plan their activities accordingly.

Amidst the challenges of Climate Change, Zambia has not been spared from the shift of weather patterns.

And this situation calls for relevant systems in place in order for people to access reliable information so as to plan their activities.

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