Bureau of Meteorology

The Bureau of Meteorology is part of the Ministry of Landscape.

❊ EFF 17 Aug 26

Registry CMS-04 Reg 04 of 06 ༶ Est 1951

Headquarters Oslola Commonwealth Weather Centre

Scale 12 offices
6,800 staff

Bureau of Meteorology
Bureau of the Ministry of Landscape


Employees	6,800
Established	1951
Headquarters	Commonwealth Weather Centre, Oslola

The Bureau of Meteorology provides weather forecasting, climate monitoring and natural disaster warnings across Vekllei. The breadth of Vekllei’s territory – spanning from Arctic Kala and Oslola to tropical Kairi and the Bahamas – makes meteorological coordination a significant undertaking, and the bureau operates observation stations in every republic. Its weather and climate data underpin agricultural planning, maritime navigation and emergency management across the Commonwealth.

The bureau’s disaster forecasting function is particularly important given Vekllei’s exposure to Atlantic hurricanes, volcanic eruptions and seismic events. It coordinates closely with the Bureau of Conservation’s Volcanic Region Hazards Establishment and with the Ministry of Defence civil defence apparatus for severe weather responses. Long-term climate research is conducted jointly with the LSRE.

Locations 5 republics · 12 offices · 6,300

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Legend

Antigua Office of Volcanic & Seismic Hazards 420

Cama Office of Flood & Storm Surge Forecasting 380

Kala Office of Atmospheric Research 300

Oslola Office of Aviation Meteorology · Office of Climate Records · Office of Domestic Forecasting · Office of International Programmes · Office of Observation Stations · Office of River & Water Monitoring 3,640

Paria Office of Coastal & Island Hydrology · Office of Hurricane & Cyclone Tracking · Office of Marine Meteorology 1,560

1Figures reflect headquarters staff only; stations are shown in the department listing. Published total staff is 6,800, including staff not itemised by office.

Departments 4 departments · 12 offices · 10,760 staff

Department of Forecasting & Observation

6,040

Operates the observation network and produces weather forecasts for domestic, maritime and aviation use.

Office of Domestic Forecasting
Office of Marine Meteorology 2 stations
Office of Aviation Meteorology
Office of Observation Stations 15 stations

Department of Severe Weather & Disaster Forecasting

2,080

Issues warnings and coordinates with emergency services for severe weather events, volcanic activity and seismic hazards.

Office of Hurricane & Cyclone Tracking 2 stations
Office of Volcanic & Seismic Hazards 3 stations
Office of Flood & Storm Surge Forecasting 2 stations

Department of Climate Research

1,330

Conducts long-term climate monitoring and research, and contributes to international climate science programmes.

Office of Climate Records 2 stations
Office of Atmospheric Research 3 stations
Office of International Programmes

Department of Hydrological Services

1,310

Monitors river levels, freshwater reserves and coastal inundation risks.

Office of River & Water Monitoring 1 stations
Office of Coastal & Island Hydrology 4 stations

Interwork Detachments What is a detachment?

Volcanic Hazards Detachment

with Bureau of Meteorology, Civil Defence Service

Joint forecasting and civil defence coordination for active volcanic republics through the Commonwealth Volcanic Hazards Establishment

Constituents

Body	Remit
Commonwealth Weather Service	Operates observation stations and produces public weather forecasts and severe weather alerts.
Commonwealth Climate Commission	Long-term climate monitoring and scientific assessment of climate trends and projections.
National Seismic Monitoring Centre	Real-time monitoring of seismic activity across the volcanically active Vekllei Islands and Caribbean republics.

Constituent Bodies — Ministry of Landscape Register

Reg	Body	Remit	Series	Chart
01	Bureau of Agriculture	The Bureau of Agriculture oversees farming, food standards, biosecurity and farm animal welfare for the Ministry of Landscape.	bureau	CMS-01
02	Bureau of Conservation	The Bureau of Conservation manages national parks, protected areas and conservation programmes for the Ministry of Landscape.	bureau	CMS-02
03	Bureau of Materials	The Bureau of Materials oversees land-based natural resource management and the certification of natural products for the Ministry of Landscape.	bureau	CMS-03
04▸	Bureau of Meteorology	The Bureau of Meteorology oversees national weather services, climate monitoring and disaster forecasting for the Ministry of Landscape.	bureau	this chart
05	Bureau of Oceans	The Bureau of Oceans manages Vekllei's territorial waters, exclusive economic zones and marine resource rights for the Ministry of Landscape.	bureau	CMS-05
06	LSRE	The Land Science Research Establishment is SIRO's constituent body for environmental and agricultural research.	organisation	CMS-06

1Register positions assigned alphabetically at build; codes recompute when bodies are added or dissolved.