Google's Flood Forecasting Reaches 2 Billion People
ymatias · x · 2026-07-09
Google highlights how its latest AI prediction capabilities are applied to disaster warning and preparation. Flood Hub's flood forecasts cover over 150 countries and roughly 2 billion people. In Nigeria's Adamawa state, UN OCHA has also utilized these forecasts to launch anticipatory action projects, pre-deploying measures like shelters when high risks emerge.
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