AI Holds Promise for Pakistan to Better Predict and Prepare for Climate Disasters
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AI has potential to revolutionize climate change response and develop sustainable solutions, from precision agriculture to disaster prediction.
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Recent years saw increased climate disasters like hurricanes, cyclones, floods, and wildfires necessitating AI-powered weather forecasts.
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AI can discern disaster warning signs from data sources like satellite imagery to enable early warnings and evacuations.
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Pakistan lacks AI measures for climate disaster mitigation despite severe impacts, needing an updated policy.
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Investing in AI has improved disaster preparedness for countries like the US; Pakistan should follow suit.