Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong (HK) has a Drought Contingency Plan (DCP) to ensure water security to meet the basic need of HK under drought situation in HK or Mainland or both. The link of DCP is not applicable but a summary of the Drought Contingency Plan is as follows: The DCP has been formulated to maintain a state of preparedness for rapid mobilisation of resources and co-ordination of emergency actions to be undertaken in the event of a severe drought happened in HK or Mainland or both which may affect the fresh water supply and treated water quality in HK. Currently, surface water collected locally from water gathering ground provides 20 to 30% of the fresh water supply in HK. The remaining 70 to 80% of the fresh water supply comes from Dongjiang (DJ) under an agreement with the Guangdong (GD) authorities. As specified in the agreement, the GD side will supply HK with DJ water to tie in with our actual needs subject to an annual supply ceiling, which should be adequate to cope with a 1 in 100 year drought scenario. Hence, as long as there is no disruption in the DJ water supply, the fresh water supply in HK will not be affected even under severe drought situation. In normal situations, local reservoir storage is kept at a level sufficient for HK’s consumption of 4-6 months to cater for the unforeseeable droughts or suspension of DJ water supply in case of an emergency. Under severe drought conditions, normal level of reservoir storage and/or normal DJ water supply may not be sustained. In this regard, remedial actions include strengthening the communication with GD authorities regarding the water level and flow rate of DJ, making request to GD authorities to increase the amount of DJ water supplied to HK, stepping up the monitoring of water quality in impounding reservoirs, adjusting the treatment process to cope with the deteriorated raw water quality, etc. will be implemented as necessary.

1.19 A consultative platform for the public sector, private sector, academia and civil society to foster regular cooperative dialogue

Yes The Hong Kong Observatory regularly meets with public sector, private sector, academia to foster regular cooperative dialogue. For example, the annual research forum provides a platform to foster research collaboration among the public sector, private sector and academia on projects of mutual interests for betterment of the society. There are also regular meetings with government departments, public and private sectors, and academia to foster cross-disciplinary collaborations and partnership, such as liaison group meetings with aviation and marine communities.

1.7 Title of primary legislative act determining NMS functions

Not applicable

1.8 Other regulatory framework applicable to NMS functions

Not applicable

1.9 Mandate for provision of climate services

Yes

1.10 Unit dedicated to climate-related activities nn

Yes

1.12 Other organizations (governmental, academic, private, commercial, etc.) providing climate services in the country

1.16 Reference to studies on socio-economic benefits

Chan, Paul K.S., H.Y. Mok, T.C. Lee, Ida M.T. Chu, W.Y. Lam and Joseph J.Y. Sung, 2009 : Seasonal Influenza Activity in Hong Kong and its Association With Meteorological Variation, Journal of Medical Virology 81:1797–1806. Lam, H. and T. C. Lee, 2012 : Climate services in Hong Kong - Accomplishment through partnership and outreaching, Climate ExChange. WMO, ISBN 978-0-9568561-3-5, Tudor Rose, p.212-215. Wong, H. T., Y. L. Chiu, S.T. Wu, T. C. Lee & SCHSA, 2015 : The influence of weather on health-related help-seeking behavior of senior citizens in Hong Kong, Int. J. Biometeorol., 59(3), 373-6, DOI 10.1007/s00484-014-0831-7. Lee, K. L., Y. H. Chan , T. C. Lee, William B. Goggins, Emily Y. Y. Chan, 2016 : The development of the Hong Kong Heat Index for enhancing the heat stress information service of the Hong Kong Observatory, International Journal of Biometeorology, 60(7), 1029-39, DOI 10.1007/s00484-015-1094-7. Cheung, E., S. Lam, S. Tsui, T. C. Lee, W. K. Wong, J. Lai and C. Chan, 2016 : The Meter Online Service - Application of weather information in support of CLP electricity consumption forecast for customers, presented in the CEPSI - Conference of the Electric Power Supply Industry, Bangkok, Thailand, 23-27 October 2016. Lee, T.C. and I. Leung, 2016 : Protecting the elderly from heat and cold stress in Hong Kong: Using climate information and client-friendly communication technology, Case 3B, Climate Services for Health: Improving public health decision-making in a new climate. Eds. J.Shumake-Guillemot and L.Fernandez-Montoya. Geneva, WHO/WMO, 218pp.

1.17 Formal agreements between public and private sector (Service Delivery)

Yes

1.3 Legal status of the NMS

Government or state owned, providing Public Weather Service (PWS) or other services to the state or to the public only (commercial activities not allowed)

1.15 Studies on socio-economic benefits undertaken in the last 10 years

Yes

1.2 Title of the institution with authority over the service:

Commerce and Economic Development Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR)

1.1 Title of the National Meteorological or Hydrometeorological Service (NMS)

Hong Kong Observatory

1.18 Legislation provisions concerning private sector participation in the delivery of information and services along the value chain

There is no specific legislation concerning the provision of information and services

2.1 Gender distribution of staff (Total)

237 (as of 1.3.2019)

2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Climatologists/Climate Services (Male)

2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Climatologists/Climate Services (Female)

2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Climatologists/Climate Services

2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Researchers (Male)

2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Researchers (Female)

2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Researchers

2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Support Staff (Male)

2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Support Staff (Female)

2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Support Staff

2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Other (Male)

2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Other (Female)

2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Other

2.14 Total annual budget

HK$303.1M for financial year 2017-18

2.15 Main sources of funding

Government;Cost recovery (e.g., for provision of aviation services);Remark: Costs recovered from provision of aviation weather services go directly to the Treasury of the Government of the HKSAR.

2.16 Percentage of budget coming from non-government budget

2.17 Budget trend in the recent 3-5 years

Steadily increasing

2.18 Sources of funding for improving the hydrometeorological infrastructure, etc.

National agencies;

2.19 Development/strategic plan in place in NMS, covering the next 3-5 years

Yes

2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Management (Female)

2.1 Gender distribution of staff (Total Male)

187

2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Management (Male)

2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Meteorologists

2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Meteorological Technicians (Male)

2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Meteorological Technicians (Female)

2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Meteorological Technicians

2.6 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years

Steadily increasing

2.23 Communications capacity and outreach

A press relations office that regularly interacts with the press;A presence on social media channels;checked

2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Meteorologists (Male)

2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Meteorologists (Female)

2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Hydrologists (Male)

2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Hydrologists (Female)

2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Hydrologists

2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Hydrological Technicians (Male)

2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Hydrological Technicians (Female)

2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Hydrological Technicians

2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Climate)

2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (hydrological Technician)

2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Hydrologists)

2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Management)

2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Meteorological Technician)

2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Meteorologists)

2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Other)

2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Researcher)

2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (support staff)

3.7 NMS has ensured that personnel engaged in service provision have successfully completed the Basic Instruction Package for Meteorologists (BIP-M)

Yes, in full

3.8 Percentage of aeronautical meteorological forecasters possessing a qualification in conformity with BIP-M

3.9 Timeline for BIP-M completion by aeronautical meteorological forecasters

3.1 Implementation of QMS for international air navigation

Yes, in full

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - WMO Information System - When to be in place

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - WMO Information System - Implementation status

Yes, in part

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - WMO Information System - Assessment Frequency

Between 1 and 2 years

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Operational Forecasting (PWS) - When to be in place

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Operational Forecasting (PWS) - Implementation status

Yes, in part

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Operational Forecasting (PWS) - Assessment Frequency

Between 1 and 2 years

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Weather Broadcasters and Communicators (PWS) - When to be in place

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Weather Broadcasters and Communicators (PWS) - Implementation status

Yes, in part

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Weather Broadcasters and Communicators (PWS) - Assessment Frequency

Between 1 and 2 years

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - User Requirements (PWS) - When to be in place

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - User Requirements (PWS) - Assessment Frequency

Between 1 and 2 years

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - User Requirements (PWS) - Implementation status

Yes, in part

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Satellite Skills and Knowledge - When to be in place

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Network Management (OBS) - Assessment Frequency

Between 1 and 2 years

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Meteorological Observations (OBS) - When to be in place

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Meteorological Observations (OBS) - Implementation status

Yes, in part

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Meteorological Observations (OBS) - Assessment Frequency

Between 1 and 2 years

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Satellite Skills and Knowledge - Assessment Frequency

Between 1 and 2 years

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Satellite Skills and Knowledge - Implementation status

Yes, in part

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Network Management (OBS) - When to be in place

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Network Management (OBS) - Implementation status

Yes, in part

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Instrumentation (OBS) - When to be in place

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Instrumentation (OBS) - Implementation status

Yes, in part

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - DRR (PWS) - Implementation status

Yes, in part

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - DRR (PWS) - Assessment Frequency

Between 1 and 2 years

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Climate Services - When to be in place

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Climate Services - Implementation status

Yes, in part

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Climate Services - Assessment Frequency

Between 1 and 2 years

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Calibration (OBS) - When to be in place

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Calibration (OBS) - Assessment Frequency

Between 1 and 2 years

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Aeronautical Meteorological Observer - When to be in place

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Aeronautical Meteorological Observer - Implementation status

Yes, in full

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Aeronautical Meteorological Observer - Assessment Frequency

Between 1 and 2 years

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Aeronautical Meteorological Forecasters - When to be in place

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Aeronautical Meteorological Forecasters - Implementation status

Yes, in full

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Aeronautical Meteorological Forecasters - Assessment Frequency

Between 1 and 2 years

3.5 Timeline for implementation of QMS for early warning services

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Marine Weather Forecasters - When to be in place

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Marine Weather Forecasters - Implementation status

Yes, in part

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Marine Weather Forecasters - Assessment Frequency

Between 1 and 2 years

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Instrumentation (OBS) - Assessment Frequency

Between 1 and 2 years

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Education and Training Providers - When to be in place

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Education and Training Providers - Implementation status

Yes, in part

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Education and Training Providers - Assessment Frequency

Between 1 and 2 years

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - DRR (PWS) - When to be in place

3.3 Timeline for full implementation of QMS for international air navigation?

3.2 Type of QMS for international air navigation implemented

QMS conforming to ISO 9001:2015 standard

3.4 Implementation of QMS for early warning services

Yes, in part

3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Calibration (OBS) - Implementation status

Yes, in part

4.8 Percentage of local governments in the country having a plan to act on early warnings

100%

4.7 Number of people per 100,000 covered by early warning information through local governments or through national dissemination mechanisms in your country

98,700

4.5 Monitoring and forecasting systems in place for multiple hazards occurring simultaneously or cumulatively over time

Yes

4.4 Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (MHEWS) in place in the country

Yes

4.3 NMS membership in national committee or platform coordinating DRR activities

Yes

4.2 National committee or platform composed of ministries, agencies and other stakeholders in place at the national ro sub-national levels, which coordinates Disaster Risk Reduction activities

Yes

4.1 NMS warnings delivered using Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) format

Yes

4.10 NMS contribution and/or engagement in these risk assessments

Yes

4.11 Hazard, exposure and vulnerabilty information used in country as an input into emergency planning and the development of warning messages

Yes

4.12 Performance of MHEWS evaluated in the country

Yes

4.13 Feedback and lessons learned translated into improvements of the MHEWS

Yes

4.14 NMS engaged in performance reviews of the national MHEWS/DRR platform

Yes

4.9 Accessible, understandable, usable and relevant disaster risk information and assessment available to people at the national and local levels_x000D_

Yes

4.6 MHEWS warning of potential cascading impacts_x000D_

Yes

5.6 A National WIGOS Implementation Plan adopted/approved

Yes

5.5 A national process in place for acting on quality problem information received from the WIGOS Data Quality Monitoring System

Yes

5.4 Number of staff trained in OSCAR/Surface

5.3 A national WIGOS partnership agreement in place for integration and open-sharing of observations from NMS and non-NMS sources

Yes

5.2 A national WIGOS governance mechanism in place

Yes

5.1 Country/territory covered by a Regional WIGOS Centre (RWC)

Yes

5.11 Communication systems used to access data and products

WIS dedicated networks (World Weeather Watch GTS);GTS via Internet;Internet (other than GTS links);Private or dedicated lines to centres (other than GTS links);SATELLITE

5.12 Country participation in WMO Voluntary Observing Ship (VOS) scheme for the collection and transmission of meteorological observations at sea

Yes

5.13 Number of marine meteorological and oceanographic observing stations operated in the country (Institutional partners - non-NMS)

5.13 Number of marine meteorological and oceanographic observing stations operated in the country (NMS)

5.13 Number of marine meteorological and oceanographic observing stations operated in the country (Private partners)

5.14 Marine meteorological and oceanographic observing data shared and exchanged with WMO

Yes, some or most of those collected by institutional partners (non-NMS)

5.15 Collaborative agreements or partnerships in the country concerning integrated marine meteorological and oceanographic observations

Yes

6.9 Preparation and dissemination of marine forecasts or warning services by NMS as a Preparation Service of the Worldwide Met-Ocean Information and Warning Service (WWMIWS) within the framework of the Global Marine Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

6.8 NMS use of a Flash Flood Guidance System for issuing flash flood warnings

Yes

6.6 Production of decadal forecasts

6.5 Technical requirements necessary to enable NMS to produce/provide impact-based forecast and warning services

6.4 Impact-based forecast and warning services produced/provided by NMS

Yes

6.3 Communication channels used to disseminate products and services

TV;Radio;Printed media;Web application;Social media;Mobile phone application;

6.1 Services provided by NMS

Public Weather Services;Warning Services;Flash Flood Warnings;Impact-based forecast and warning services;Severe weather forecasting, incl. in the Arctic;Extreme heat;Cyclones;Climate Services;Aviation Services;Marine safety forecast and warning services for high seas, coastal waters and ports;Ice analysis and forecasting services ;Coastal hazards forecasting and warnings;Agrometeorological Services;Streamflow, Flood and low flow statistics;Tailored Services to specific economic sectors;Air/Water quality;Drought Services;Earthquake/Seismic Services;Volcanological monitoring and alert services;

6.11 Forecasts and warnings received by NMS from the marine MetArea Issuing Service under GMDSS

Not applicable

6.15 NMS use of cooperative mechanisms, such as mentoring and sharing of expertise, in order to support Members in need to resolve existing deficiencies in the provision of marine meteorological services

Yes

7.1 NMHS participation in identification of climate-sensitive national development priorities in:

Nationally determined contribution (NDC) to the Paris agreement;National Adaptation Plan (NAP);National development policy or strategy;National Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Strategy;National sectoral policies and strategies (e.g. food security, health, etc.);

7.2 NMHS participation in capacity assessment of key stakeholders (including NMHSs and NHSs) by:

Identifying key stakeholders for improving climate-related outcomes in priority sectors (UIPs focused on GFCS priorities: health, agriculture and food security, WRM , energy, DRM);Identifying key climatic factors of socio-economic significance at the national levels, establishing baseline knowledge based on capacity assessments and co-defining with stakeholders climate information needs for sectoral decision-making at national level;Identifying feasible climate services for meeting priority needs and capacity needs/requirements for their development and delivery;

7.3 NMHS participation in the implementation of national plans/frameworks (e.g. NAPs or national action plans) by:

Verifying status of and consulting/supporting development and/or implementation of NAP and other plans listed in 7.1 above reflecting priority needs;Co-developing national action plan for climate services (if appropriate, depending on status of/prospects for NAP) in response to priority needs;Establishing institutional mandates for providing climate services as well as for using climate services, with the aim to mainstream efficient and well-informed climate risk management practices at all levels;

7.4 NMHS has undertaken resources reviews of relevant ongoing and planned partner projects by:

7.5 NMHS participates in national planning, coordination, information sharing and monitoring structures by:

Yes

7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Agriculture )

Agriculture - : CS provided for;2;Agriculture - data services;Agriculture - climate monitoring ;Agriculture - climate analysis and diagnostics;Agriculture - climate predictions;Agriculture - climate change projections;

7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Aviation)

Aviation - : CS provided for;4;Aviation - data services;Aviation - climate monitoring ;Aviation - climate analysis and diagnostics;Aviation - climate predictions;Aviation - climate change projections;

7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Building )

Building - : CS provided for;3;Building - data services;Building - climate monitoring ;Building - climate analysis and diagnostics;Building - climate change projections;

7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Commercial )

Commercial - : CS provided for;2;Commercial - data services;Commercial - climate monitoring ;Commercial - climate analysis and diagnostics;Commercial - climate predictions;Commercial - climate change projections;

7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Emergency planning and response )

Emergency planning and response - : CS provided for;5;Emergency planning and response - data services;Emergency planning and response - climate monitoring ;Emergency planning and response - climate analysis and diagnostics;Emergency planning and response - climate predictions;Emergency planning and response - climate change projections;Emergency planning and response - tailored products;

7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Energy industry )

Energy industry - : CS provided for;4;Energy industry - data services;Energy industry - climate monitoring ;Energy industry - climate analysis and diagnostics;Energy industry - climate predictions;Energy industry - climate change projections;Energy industry - tailored products;

7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Environmental protection )

Environmental protection - : CS provided for;5;Environmental protection - data services;Environmental protection - climate monitoring ;Environmental protection - climate analysis and diagnostics;Environmental protection - climate predictions;Environmental protection - climate change projections;

7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Finance and insurance )

Finance and insurance - : CS provided for;2;Finance and insurance - data services;

7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Fisheries )

7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Forestry )

7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Government)

Government - : CS provided for;5;Government - data services;Government - climate monitoring ;Government - climate analysis and diagnostics;Government - climate predictions;Government - climate change projections;Government - tailored products;

7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Human health )

Human health - : CS provided for;4;Human health - data services;Human health - climate monitoring ;Human health - climate analysis and diagnostics;Human health - climate predictions;

7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Local authorities)

7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Maritime transport )

Maritime transport - : CS provided for;3;Maritime transport - data services;Maritime transport - climate monitoring ;

7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Recreation, sport)

Recreation, sport - : CS provided for;4;Recreation, sport - data services;Recreation, sport - climate monitoring ;Recreation, sport - climate analysis and diagnostics;Recreation, sport - climate predictions;Recreation, sport - tailored products;

7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Scientific )

Scientific - : CS provided for;3;Scientific - data services;Scientific - climate monitoring ;Scientific - climate analysis and diagnostics;Scientific - climate predictions;Scientific - climate change projections;Scientific - tailored products;

7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Tourism (incl. coastal zone))

Tourism (incl. coastal zone) - : CS provided for;2;Tourism (incl. coastal zone) - data services;Tourism (incl. coastal zone) - climate change projections;

7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Transport )

Transport - : CS provided for;2;Transport - data services;

7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Water resources)

Water resources - : CS provided for;5;Water resources - data services;Water resources - climate monitoring ;Water resources - climate analysis and diagnostics;Water resources - climate predictions;Water resources - climate change projections;Water resources - tailored products;

8.12 Number of NHS staff (Management) - Total

8.16 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years (Administrative support)

8.16 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years (Higher Education university level)

8.16 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years (Observers)

8.16 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years (Other staff)

8.16 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years (Specify other staff)

8.16 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years (Technicians)

8.12 Number of NHS staff (Climatologists/Climate Services) - Female

8.12 Number of NHS staff (Climatologists/Climate Services) - Male

8.12 Number of NHS staff (Climatologists/Climate Services) - Total

8.12 Number of NHS staff (Hydrological Technicians) - Female

8.12 Number of NHS staff (Hydrological Technicians) - Male

8.12 Number of NHS staff (Hydrological Technicians) - Total

8.12 Number of NHS staff (Hydrologists) - Female

8.12 Number of NHS staff (Hydrologists) - Male

8.12 Number of NHS staff (Hydrologists) - Total

8.12 Number of NHS staff (Management) - Female

8.12 Number of NHS staff (Management) - Male

8.12 Number of NHS staff (Other) - Female

8.12 Number of NHS staff (Other) - Male

8.12 Number of NHS staff (Other) - Total

8.12 Number of NHS staff (Researchers) - Female

8.12 Number of NHS staff (Researchers) - Male

8.12 Number of NHS staff (Researchers) - Total

8.12 Number of NHS staff (Support Staff) - Female

8.12 Number of NHS staff (Support Staff) - Male

8.12 Number of NHS staff (Support Staff) - Total

8.33 Use of flood hazard, exposure and vulnerability information in the country to carry-out risk assessments at the national, provincial and local levels

8.11 Gender distribution of NHS staff (Male)

8.11 Gender distribution of NHS staff (Total)

8.13 Number of NHS staff with university degree

8.19 Total annual budget of the NHS

8.20 Main sources of funding

8.21 Percentage of budget coming from non-government budget

8.22 Trend of the government component of the budget during the recent 3-5 years

Steadily increasing

8.23 Sources of funding for improving the hydrological infrastructure, etc.

8.24 Quality Management System (QMS) for hydrology in use in the country

8.25 Status of QMS implementation

8.26 NHS in the process of establishing a QMS

8.27 NHS planning to establlish a QMS in the near future

8.29 Impact-based forecast and warning services produced/provided by NHS staff

8.30 Flash flood warnings issued by NMS

8.31 Flash Flood Guidance System used for issuing flash flood warnings

8.32 Access to quantitative subseasonal or seasonal hydrological forecasts by sectoral users in the country

8.34 Relationships maintained by NHS with users of information products to understand their needs and level of satisfaction with the services provided

8.17 Fellowships requested by NHS under the WMO Fellowships Programme in 2016-2017

8.9 Flood management plan(s) established or under development

Yes

8.8 NHS areas of responsibility

8.7 Title of the primary legislative act determining the NHS mandate

8.6 Legislative act regulating hydrology (or hydrometeorology, or similar) in the country

8.5 Name(s) of the main institution(s) responsible for operational hydrology

8.4 Legal status of the NHS

8.3 Title of the institution with the authority over the service

8.2 Exact title of NHS

8.1 National Hydrological Service (NHS) combined with the National Meteorological Service in a single entity

8.10 NHS membership in a national committee or platform coordinating disaster risk reduction activities

8.11 Gender distribution of NHS staff (Female)

8.14 Number of staff by age category (<20 )

8.14 Number of staff by age category (>50)

8.14 Number of staff by age category (20-30)

8.14 Number of staff by age category (30-40)

8.14 Number of staff by age category (40-50)

8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Climatologist/Climate Services)

8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (hydrological Technician)

8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Hydrologists)

8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Management)

8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Other)

8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Researcher)

8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (support staff)

9.1 Social media and web contacts - Facebook

implemented in March 2018

9.2 Accronym of NMHS

HKO

9.1 Social media and web contacts - Website

implemented in March 2018

9.1 Social media and web contacts - Twitter

HKObservatory

9.1 Social media and web contacts - Instagram

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Name	Centre type	Centre function	Principal GISC	Secundary GISC	CBS Endorsement	Technical Commission	Manual on WIS status
NMC (Hong Kong)	NC	National Meteorological Centre	GISC Beijing		Approved by Cg/EC		Equals Manual on WIS
WWIS (Hong Kong)	DCPC	World Weather Information Service	GISC Tokyo		Approved by Cg/EC		Equals Manual on WIS