Google's AI Flood Forecasting Expands to 80 Countries, Covering 460 Million People

The system significantly improves early flood warnings, especially in data-scarce regions, and is integrated into Google's services for wider accessibility.

• Google's AI-based global flood forecasting system now covers 80 countries, helping protect 460 million people.
• The system uses AI to predict riverine floods up to 7 days in advance, improving upon existing models especially in regions lacking reliable data.
• Collaboration with the academic community and international organizations has been crucial in expanding and refining the forecasting system.
• The technology has already been integrated into Google Search, Maps, and Android notifications to provide accessible early warnings.
• Future goals include expanding coverage further and forecasting other types of flood-related events.

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