While flooding can never be prevented, its worst effects can be mitigated given sufficient lead time. With early warning and accurate, effective forecasting, enormous savings can be made in terms of both human lives and financial resources.
Building an effective warning system
Establishing a flood forecasting and early warning system involves the implementation of a comprehensive system that comprises:
effective real-time weather observations (such as precipitation, evapotranspiration and water level)
efficient data communication
accurate forecasting
decision support, notification, and coordinated action
Delivering lead time with the latest weather monitoring technology
These elements must be seamlessly linked in order to deliver coordinated, rapid, and efficient flood forecasting and response.
Vaisala is the only company in the world that can provide all the necessary observation technologies for a flood early warning system.
These technologies include:
• dual-polarization C-band weather radar
• automatic weather stations for measuring precipitation and water levels
• real-time lightning detection systems for predicting and tracking severe weather.
Read more below about how Vaisala technology is helping to protect lives and property by minimizing the impact of extreme flooding.