Flood monitoring

“Effective flood monitoring and forecasting are essential components of disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation strategies. Efforts to strengthen these capabilities can help to significantly reduce vulnerabilities and enhance resilience. ” （World Meteorological Organization. 2025）

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World Meteorological Organization. 2025. “The Future of Flood Forecasting: Technology Driven Resilience.” MeteoWorld Magazine, July 11. WMO. Accessed August 13, 2025. https://wmo.int/media/magazine-article/future-of-flood-forecasting-tech….
 

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