UN’s global disaster alert systems goal faces uphill climb

Early warning systems can help communities prepare for weather emergencies including storms and floods, such as this one that hit the town of Parys, South Africa in February 2023.

How can anyone seek shelter from a natural disaster they don’t even know is coming? Last year the United Nations called for every person on the planet to be covered by early warning systems by 2027—but months into the effort it is becoming clear that the project will require more data and expertise.

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News Source: phys.org


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