Caribbean Institute for Meteorology & Hydrology is a training & research organisation formed to improve meteorological & hydrological services in the Caribbean.
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Joined September 2012
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The CARICOF Heat Outlook for October 2026 to March 2027 is out now! Episodes of excessive heat remain possible through the end of the unusually hot 2026 Caribbean Heat Season.
Read it here: rcc.cimh.edu.bb/heat-outlook…
#CARICOF #HeatOutlook #CIMH
Earth observation data is advancing fast, but turning it into action is the challenge. @EOTECDevNet's September meet-ups looked at El Niño preparedness across 4 regions, with CIMH climatologist Dr. Cédric Van Meerbeeck contributing the Caribbean perspective.
The CARICOF Climate Outlook Newsletter for Oct to Dec 2026 is now available!
Here are 3 things to keep in mind:
🌧️ Usual or below-usual rainfall is likely in the ABC Islands, & parts of the Lesser Antilles & the Guianas.
🌵 Short-term drought is expected in parts of the region, including Dominica, Antigua, Grenada, Martinique, St. Lucia & Tobago.
🌊 High to extremely high potential for flooding, flash floods, cascading hazards and associated impacts remains across the region.
With a very strong El Niño underway, what could the coming months bring for rainfall & temperatures across the Caribbean?
Read the full outlook here: rcc.cimh.edu.bb/caribbean-cl…
#CARICOF #ClimateOutlook #CaribbeanClimate #CIMH
CIMH & @SprepChannel have signed a 5-year MOU to strengthen cooperation between the 2 regions.
The partnership will support knowledge & experience sharing in:
🌦️ Seasonal forecasting
🌡️ Climate analysis
💧 Sectoral climate services
🌪️ Disaster risk reduction
🌊 Climate resilience
The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to strengthening services & solutions for Small Island Developing States.
🤝 Pacific & Caribbean expertise, working together to build resilience for island communities.
#ClimateResilience #ClimateServices #EarlyWarnings4All
Heat damages crops. Signs of heat stress in crops include: leaf scorch, wilting, stunted growth, & increased pests/disease. Precautions include:
✅ Water consistently, mulch, use shade nets & heat-tolerant varieties.
✅ Healthy soil = resilient crops
@intraacpclimsa @euinbarbados
This week CIMH staff participated in hands-on Earth Observation training led by Web Advanced Space Developer Interface, building on earlier #CopernicusLAC training.
CIMH staff developed applications for:
🌿Sargassum detection
⛰️Landslide detection
🌎Ground deformation monitoring
The goal, to strengthen in-region expertise to develop, maintain & adapt Earth Observation tools for Caribbean needs.
This initiative was supported by @EUinBabados through the EU-Caribbean Cooperation Facility implemented by @FIAP & @intraacpclimsa implemented by CIMH.
On 17–18 Sept., CIMH in collaboration with the Guyana Hydrometeorological Service hosted a workshop in Georgetown, Guyana, focused on forecasting heat stress in livestock & poultry, & strengthening anticipatory action.
Participants explored how seasonal & sub-seasonal climate information can support decisions in the livestock & poultry sectors. The discussions also examined approaches for tailoring climate forecasts to livestock & poultry, & strategies for responding to forecasted heat stress.
This activity was supported by the @intraacpclimsa Caribbean programme in partnership with @EUinBarbados.
#ClimSA #ClimateServices #HeatStress #Livestock #Poultry #Guyana
As the hurricane season unfolds, the tourism sector faces key risks including:
☑️ Cancelled tours & events
☑️ Damaged infrastructure
☑️ Lost revenue
☑️ Visitor safety concerns
Resilience & preparedness are essential.
Let’s protect Caribbean tourism!
@intraacpclimsa @EUinBarbados
During the week of Sept. 14–18, CIMH, in collaboration with John A. Osborne Airport & national partners, completed the fifth deployment of the CIMH Regional Marine Observation Network under the RCCAME project.
