Ladislaus Chang’a
TanzaniapoliticianMale6.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Dr. Ladislaus Chang’a is the Executive Director of the Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA), a position he has held for several years. He is known for his expertise in climate science and meteorology, often speaking on issues related to weather patterns and climate change in Tanzania. In February 2025, he was in the news discussing the rising temperatures across the country, attributing the phenomenon to solar positioning and the effects of climate change, particularly the influence of El Niño. Dr. Chang’a emphasized the record-breaking heat levels observed in 2023 and the importance of monitoring weather changes for public safety.
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Dr Ladislaus Chang’a warned that the 2026 Vuli season could be significantly influenced by a strong El Niño.
Experts urge Tanzania to restore natural ecosystems to reduce flood impactTanzania· 2026-09-23
TMA director general Dr Ladislaus Chang'a said in August that strong El Niño conditions were expected to influence the season.
Tanzania braces for El Niño rains as Tanesco moves to protect power infrastructureTanzania· 2026-09-10
TMA Executive Director Dr Ladislaus Chang’a said forecasts indicate a high likelihood of El Niño developing later this year.
Tanzania steps up El Niño preparedness as flood risk growsTanzania· 2026-07-27
Ladislaus Chang’a, the Executive Director of TMA, discussed the record high temperatures recorded in 2023.
TMA yaeleza sababu joto kali FebruariTanzania· 2025-02-15