Institute of Hydrometeorology foundates in 11 February 1953.Date of incorporation to the Georgian Academy of Sciences: 10 March 1992.It's main directions of scientific research:
1)Elaboration of meteorological, hydrological and agrometeorological forecasting methods;
2)Investigation of disasterous natural phenomena (hurricane, squall, heavy rainfall, hail, drought, lightning, flood, mudstream, snow avalanches, etc.) and elaboration of methods for their forecasting;
3)Investigation of clouds and precipitation-forming processes
4)Working out of methods and means for the modification of hydrometeorological processes;
5)Determination of climatic, agroclimatic and renewable energy (hydro, wind and solar) resources;
6)Analysis of the impact of hydrometeorological factors and anthropogenic activities on natural environment and climate. Elaboration of recommendations for the elimination of harmful consequences of the anthropogenic impact on the environment;
7)Revealing of the climate change trends and estimation of their impact on the economy;
8)Study, assessment and forecasting of pollution level and the ecological state of the environment (atmosphere, soil, water) for the protection and rational use of natural resources.
