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Bangladesh flood forecast ignored
Forecasts of Bangladesh’s current floods were largely ignored by people living in the affected areas, say scientists, exposing gaps in disaster preparedness. At least 100 people died and 250,000 were left homeless when flash floods and landslides that followed torrential rains in Bangladesh in the last week of June, according to officials. Ainun Nishat, vice-chancellor of the BRAC ...
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Researchers get flood forecasting off the ground
Scientists have built a model that accurately predicts floods without data from the ground. Until recently, ground observations were needed alongside satellite data to build a full-enough picture to model climate and extreme weather events. And as worldwide annual losses due to flooding are predicted to reach at least US$1 trillion in 2050, scientists are seeking a solution for countries that ...
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With flooding in the forecast this spring, quickly filling sandbags may be the answer for protection
The last thing anyone wants to do is fill sandbags to protect their communities from rising flood waters. With the flood forecasts for this spring, sandbagging may be required but with the SandMaster, filling large quantities of sandbags can be done very quickly. With the capability of creating and placing 15,000-18,000 sandbags in a 24 hour period, the SandMaster may just be the difference ...
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Sri Lanka `poorly equipped to forecast floods`
Poor flood forecasting facilities contributed to the damage caused by recent extensive floods in Sri Lanka, the worst in nine decades, scientists said. Between 1 December 2010 and 12 January 2011, Sri Lanka's northern and eastern districts received rainfall that almost equalled the area’s total monsoon rains from December to February each year, according to the Colombo-based Disaster ...
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Pakistan flood data wasted, say critics
A huge effort to collect and analyse data on the devastating floods wreaking havoc in northern Pakistan has been severely undermined by a lack of strategies for disaster management and the dissemination of information, scientists and disaster experts have said. The Pakistan Meteorological Department's flood forecasting division provides information on the size and flow of the floods using data ...
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Communities urged to prepare for heavy rainfall on New Year’s Day
There is a continuing risk of flooding today, particularly in the south west of England, as rivers respond to heavy rainfall overnight. On New Year’s Day, heavy rain is expected which could cause flooding to communities in the south east and south west of England. The Environment Agency is urging communities to prepare in advance by signing up for free flood warnings and to take action if ...
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NIVUS at IFAT - 30th May - 3rd June 2022 in Munich, Germany
Measure analyse optimise This was the motto we used to welcome our visitors to IFAT. Five days full of inspiring contacts and lively conversations - we look back on IFAT 2022 in Munich with appreciation. We showed our comprehensive solution concepts that go far beyond mere measurement technology. Our novel approach to heavy rain and flood forecasting provides reliable forecasts with ...
By NIVUS GmbH
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Flood forecast improving but the risk of flooding continues
Parts of southern, south west and central England remain at risk of flooding as river levels remain high. While the overall picture is starting to improve as river levels stabilise, risks to people and property remain. Severe flood warnings remain in place along the Thames and in Somerset where water levels continue to rise in response to recent rainfall. Ground water flooding also continues to ...
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UK Met Office advances severe weather forecasting
The Met Office has announced significant developments in its science and technology capability to provide more precise pinpointing of where and when extreme rainfall will occur, helping to strengthen the UK’s resilience to major severe weather events. The latest advances mean that severe rainfall forecasts will now be available a further day in advance and the location of individual storms will ...
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Large-scale early flood warning systems provide high returns on investment
Continental-scale early flood warning systems in Europe can provide significant monetary benefits by reducing flood damage and associated costs. Specifically, a new study found that the return from the European Flood Awareness System (EFAS) and available flood damage data has the potential to be as high as approximately 400 euros for every one euro invested. Early flood warnings — and ...
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Met Office welcomes Pitt Review recommendations on flooding control
The Met Office welcomes calls for a joint centre to deal with the issue of severe weather and flooding in the UK. The final report of Sir Michael Pitt's Flooding Lessons Learnt Review recommends combining the expertise of the Met Office and the Environment Agency. The review also indicated that continuous investment will be required to support the development of integrated forecasting and ...
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US Geological Survey develops online map tracking flood conditions
As expected rains drive flood waters higher along the Mississippi River Valley, USGS crews are in the field collecting data needed to update the flood maps, prepare forecasts, manage the flood and warn communities. This new system is part of the USGS WaterWatch suite of web-based streamflow products and can be accessed at the Map of flood and high flow conditions Web site. 'The water monitoring ...
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Pakistani scientists reject flood criticism
Pakistani meteorologists have rejected claims that last year's flood damage could have been reduced if they had collaborated with a major European forecasting centre. The floods, which occurred last July, killed just under 2,000 people, disrupted the lives of 20 million and damaged a fifth of the country. A study — accepted for publication by Geophysical Research Letters — said that ...
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Region of Peel selects infinitii ai Machine Learning software to analyze over a billion data points
Through a strategic partnership with SCG Flowmetrix Technical Services, infinitii ai has made the first sale of its infinitii flowworks pro Machine Learning software. The software was sold as part of a contract to provide Consulting Services for Flow and Rainfall Data Delivery to the Region of Peel, Ontario. The multi-year project will include the installation of over 350 sensors throughout Peel ...
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Communities urged to stay vigilant as severe flood warnings remain in force
Strong winds, a storm surge and high tides combined to cause flooding to communities across the country including Looe, Polperro and Mevagissey in Cornwall and Dartmouth and Lynmouth in Devon. Elsewhere, high tides have affected the north west, south east and tidal reaches of the river Severn. A second high tide will affect coastal areas this evening and people are being urged to remain ...
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China and Nepal agree to cooperate on mountain science
China has agreed to share scientific knowledge with Nepal on the effects of climate and environmental changes on the Tibetan plateau in order to spur sustainable development. The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) signed memorandums of understanding earlier this month (7 April) with Nepalese research institutions the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) and Tribhuvan ...
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Residents urged to move and secure potentially hazardous items in advance of rising floodwaters along the Missouri river
As the risks of new flooding along portions of the Missouri River continue to exist, EPA Region 7 is urging residents of those areas to consider moving potentially hazardous items to safer locations in advance of rising waters. During past flooding events in the Midwest, EPA has partnered with various local, state, and tribal governments to respond under the authority of the federal Oil ...
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6th December 17:00 Up-date: Reduced risk of flooding to east coast
More than 800,000 properties in England protected by flood defences Following the most serious coastal tidal surge for over 60 years, the flood risk to the east coast of England is now much reduced, the Environment Agency has said. Around 1,400 properties are estimated to have flooded in the past 24 hours however defences have protected at least 800,000 homes and businesses in England. The ...
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Environment Agency helps communities `bounce back` from winter floods
Many of the communities devastated by last winter's floods are now much better prepared thanks to a dedicated team of Agency officers who have been out and about helping people develop greater flood resilience. Two villages that have benefited from their support and advice are Roadwater and Washford near Minehead, Somerset where nearly 20 properties flooded in November 2012. Both communities lie ...
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18 million UK drivers could end up in deep water
More than half of UK drivers would endanger themselves and their vehicles by driving through moving flood water, according to a joint Environment Agency and AA survey. Environment Agency and AA survey reveals that over half of UK drivers would risk crossing dangerous flood water More than half (54%) of UK drivers would endanger themselves and their vehicles by driving through moving flood ...
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