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Do you want to know if you live in a water risk zone? This Google map helps check this information. A repeat tool for clarity Google's water risk map: know how to...
Spain braces for floods as Google launches real-time risk map
As heavy winter weather returns to much of the country, Google has activated a new flood-risk mapping called Google Flood Hub, offering residents and authorities a real-time view of areas at risk of riverine and flash flooding. The launch comes at a moment of heightened meteorological tension, with the Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) warning of several days of potentially severe… Source
The succession of Borascos that has affected Spain in recent weeks has left the soils saturated with water, raising considerably the risk of flooding.The situation is aggravated by the arrival of the Borasca Leonardo, which has led the State Agency of Meteorology (Aemet) to issue a special warning for intense and persistent rains starting from this Wednesday.To address this uncertainty, there is a Google tool called Flood Hub, which allows citiz…
Google Flood Risk Map Flags High-Risk Zones Across Valencia and Murcia
At a time when the Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) is once again warning of several days of potentially severe rainfall, residents of the Valencian Community and the Region of Murcia can use Google’s Flood Risk Map to check whether their homes are located in areas that are vulnerable to flooding, particularly during periods of heavy rainfall. At the time of writing, soil saturation levels remain high across eastern Spain, increasing …
Flood Hub uses artificial intelligence to predict flash floods, even in areas with little historical data. (Google Blog)
'View Google's flood forecasting models on an easy-to-use map, allowing you to stay informed and act up to 7 days before a flood occurs,' they explain.
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