84 result(s) for meteorological service
Updated: Extreme Cold Weather Alert In Hungary
- 29 Jan 2014 12:00 AM
- current affairs
Snow began falling before dawn on Wednesday in Budapest. Forecasters predicted up to 3-4cm of snow in the capital and elsewhere in the country, except the south-east corner. The freshly fallen snow is creating dangerous driving conditions as the clean-up operation is relatively slow. Drivers are advised to use caution on the roads. According to meteorologists, rain will replace snow on Thursday ...
Record Warm Winter Temperatures In Hungary
- 9 Jan 2014 12:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian National Meteorological Service has reported that last Sunday saw temperatures reach an all time high in Hungary. In Kaposvar, in the southwest, temperatures reached 16.3 degrees C in the afternoon, exceeding the previous high of 13.8 C for the same time of year in Hungary, as seen in 1919.
“Get Home Safe!” Traffic Safety Programme For Motorways In Hungary
- 30 Oct 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
The total value of the New Széchenyi Plan package of developments targeted at the prevention of road accidents causing personal injury is over HUF 55 billion. The investments to be implemented on the expressway system in the first round, from a budget of over HUF 13.5bn, may be completed by the end of next year. The project launching event of the State Motorway Management Co. Ltd. was held at the ...
National Day Celebrations Across Hungary
- 20 Aug 2013 11:00 AM
- community & culture
The founding of the Hungarian State and the legacy of Saint Stephen is commemorated today across the whole country, under the slogan “The country – together as one”. Various events and concerts are taking place not only in Budapest but also in several municipalities around Lake Balaton. However, due to adverse weather conditions at the Lake, fireworks will only take place in Budapest. The ...
Cold Weather Warnings Issued In Hungary
- 13 Dec 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The National Meteorological Service has issued warnings of “extreme cold temperatures” forecast for Thursday. The temperature could dip below -15C overnight in Somogy, Baranya, Bacs and Bekes counties.
Bill To Ban Private Weather Forecasts In Hungary
- 26 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A new bill is being drafted that will give the state a monopoly on weather forecasts, Regional Development Ministry state secretary Zoltán Illés told Kossuth Rádió. The bill stipulates that collecting meteorological data is a state task, financed by the state, and it does not support the idea that private companies may provide weather analyses.
Updated: Severe Heat Wave Alert In Hungary
- 24 Aug 2012 8:59 AM
- current affairs
Hungary's meteorological services have issued a red heat alert, the highest, for most parts of the country. A warning has been given for daily mean temperatures rising above 27 degrees Celsius on three consecutive days in 14 out of 19 counties and Budapest, meteorologist Tamas Feher said. The hottest weather is expected around Lake Balaton and the southern parts. Peaks of 38 degrees are expected ...
Heat Warning In Effect, Record Smashed In Hungary
- 3 Jul 2012 9:08 AM
- current affairs
The National Meteorological Service has extended the highest, third degree warning for the whole country until midnight on Wednesday because of the steady heat. The daily mean temperature could reach 26-27C in the north-east border region, and 28-30C in a considerable part of Hungary. The State Medical Service says extremely strong ultraviolet radiation represents a very big risk as one could ...
More Snow Forecast, Tisza Freezes In Hungary
- 7 Feb 2012 8:12 AM
- current affairs
"The National Meteorological Service has issued snow warnings for Zala, Somogy and Baranya counties, forecasting heavy snowfall for the southern region today, as wintry conditions retain their grip on the country. Ice-breaking ships are on standby at various critical points along the Tisza as the river and its tributaries have frozen over on almost their entire stretch.
Updated: Extreme Cold Weather Alert In Hungary
- 29 Jan 2014 12:00 AM
- current affairs
Snow began falling before dawn on Wednesday in Budapest. Forecasters predicted up to 3-4cm of snow in the capital and elsewhere in the country, except the south-east corner. The freshly fallen snow is creating dangerous driving conditions as the clean-up operation is relatively slow. Drivers are advised to use caution on the roads. According to meteorologists, rain will replace snow on Thursday ...
Record Warm Winter Temperatures In Hungary
- 9 Jan 2014 12:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian National Meteorological Service has reported that last Sunday saw temperatures reach an all time high in Hungary. In Kaposvar, in the southwest, temperatures reached 16.3 degrees C in the afternoon, exceeding the previous high of 13.8 C for the same time of year in Hungary, as seen in 1919.
“Get Home Safe!” Traffic Safety Programme For Motorways In Hungary
- 30 Oct 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
The total value of the New Széchenyi Plan package of developments targeted at the prevention of road accidents causing personal injury is over HUF 55 billion. The investments to be implemented on the expressway system in the first round, from a budget of over HUF 13.5bn, may be completed by the end of next year. The project launching event of the State Motorway Management Co. Ltd. was held at the ...
National Day Celebrations Across Hungary
- 20 Aug 2013 11:00 AM
- community & culture
The founding of the Hungarian State and the legacy of Saint Stephen is commemorated today across the whole country, under the slogan “The country – together as one”. Various events and concerts are taking place not only in Budapest but also in several municipalities around Lake Balaton. However, due to adverse weather conditions at the Lake, fireworks will only take place in Budapest. The ...
Cold Weather Warnings Issued In Hungary
- 13 Dec 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The National Meteorological Service has issued warnings of “extreme cold temperatures” forecast for Thursday. The temperature could dip below -15C overnight in Somogy, Baranya, Bacs and Bekes counties.
Bill To Ban Private Weather Forecasts In Hungary
- 26 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A new bill is being drafted that will give the state a monopoly on weather forecasts, Regional Development Ministry state secretary Zoltán Illés told Kossuth Rádió. The bill stipulates that collecting meteorological data is a state task, financed by the state, and it does not support the idea that private companies may provide weather analyses.
Updated: Severe Heat Wave Alert In Hungary
- 24 Aug 2012 8:59 AM
- current affairs
Hungary's meteorological services have issued a red heat alert, the highest, for most parts of the country. A warning has been given for daily mean temperatures rising above 27 degrees Celsius on three consecutive days in 14 out of 19 counties and Budapest, meteorologist Tamas Feher said. The hottest weather is expected around Lake Balaton and the southern parts. Peaks of 38 degrees are expected ...
Heat Warning In Effect, Record Smashed In Hungary
- 3 Jul 2012 9:08 AM
- current affairs
The National Meteorological Service has extended the highest, third degree warning for the whole country until midnight on Wednesday because of the steady heat. The daily mean temperature could reach 26-27C in the north-east border region, and 28-30C in a considerable part of Hungary. The State Medical Service says extremely strong ultraviolet radiation represents a very big risk as one could ...
More Snow Forecast, Tisza Freezes In Hungary
- 7 Feb 2012 8:12 AM
- current affairs
"The National Meteorological Service has issued snow warnings for Zala, Somogy and Baranya counties, forecasting heavy snowfall for the southern region today, as wintry conditions retain their grip on the country. Ice-breaking ships are on standby at various critical points along the Tisza as the river and its tributaries have frozen over on almost their entire stretch.