Google Leverages AI to Expand Life-Saving Flood Predictions Globally
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Google's Flood Hub tool predicts local flood risks using publicly available data, sending warnings to governments and organizations. It covers over 80 countries.
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Flood Hub is getting better at predictions thanks to advances in AI, now providing accurate forecasts for areas without local streamflow data.
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Google aims to increase life-saving flood prediction coverage to more areas, while adding other flood-related events.
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With AI advancements, Google says flood impacts can be significantly reduced, potentially saving many lives.
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Google is also using AI to address other climate challenges, like developing early warning systems with the World Meteorological Organization.