The Political Economy of Weather Stations: How They Help Mitigate Approaching Disasters

Explore how weather stations and early warning systems deliver 9:1 returns on investment, saving thousands of lives annually—yet remain chronically underfunded amid rising climate disasters and political battles. When Cyclone Remal barreled toward Bangladesh on May 26, 2024, meteorologists had already tracked its path across the Bay of Bengal for days. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department,…