China makes progress in meteorological predictions and disaster alerts
China is making significant progress in the areas of weather forecasting and disaster warning systems. Through advancements in technology and improved methodologies, the country aims to enhance its capability to predict extreme weather events and provide timely alerts. This development is crucial for mitigating the impact of natural disasters, safeguarding lives, and ensuring better preparedness at all levels of society.
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The China Meteorological Administration announced on Monday that significant advancements have been made in the nation’s meteorological services over the past five years, particularly in the areas of weather forecasting accuracy and disaster prevention capabilities.
During a press briefing in Beijing, Song Shanyun, deputy administrator of the CMA, highlighted that improvements in services cover various domains, including disaster prevention, agricultural support, and technological innovation.
As noted by Song, China has established the world's largest modern integrated meteorological observation system, achieving an 80 percent national monitoring rate for meteorological disasters.
Furthermore, China has become the sole country in the world capable of operating civilian meteorological satellites in dawn, morning, afternoon, and inclined near-Earth orbits simultaneously.
A global intelligent forecasting system has been developed, allowing for hourly weather predictions a day in advance and the ability to forecast significant national weather events up to 15 days ahead.
Song mentioned that China supplies meteorological satellite data and services to 132 countries and regions around the globe. Over the past five years, 35 bilateral cooperation agreements in this field have been established.
He emphasized China’s active participation in global meteorological governance and its commitment to enhancing multi-level international meteorological science and technology collaboration.
Experts have noted that, compared to 2019, weather forecasting has become increasingly precise.
Zhang Hongguang, deputy head of the forecasting department at the CMA, pointed out that the warning time for severe convective weather has improved to 43 minutes, reflecting a 13.2 percent enhancement compared to five years prior. Additionally, the accuracy rate for 24-hour forecasts of heavy rainfall has risen by 4.9 percent during the same time frame.
Frederick R Cook for TROIB News
During a press briefing in Beijing, Song Shanyun, deputy administrator of the CMA, highlighted that improvements in services cover various domains, including disaster prevention, agricultural support, and technological innovation.
As noted by Song, China has established the world's largest modern integrated meteorological observation system, achieving an 80 percent national monitoring rate for meteorological disasters.
Furthermore, China has become the sole country in the world capable of operating civilian meteorological satellites in dawn, morning, afternoon, and inclined near-Earth orbits simultaneously.
A global intelligent forecasting system has been developed, allowing for hourly weather predictions a day in advance and the ability to forecast significant national weather events up to 15 days ahead.
Song mentioned that China supplies meteorological satellite data and services to 132 countries and regions around the globe. Over the past five years, 35 bilateral cooperation agreements in this field have been established.
He emphasized China’s active participation in global meteorological governance and its commitment to enhancing multi-level international meteorological science and technology collaboration.
Experts have noted that, compared to 2019, weather forecasting has become increasingly precise.
Zhang Hongguang, deputy head of the forecasting department at the CMA, pointed out that the warning time for severe convective weather has improved to 43 minutes, reflecting a 13.2 percent enhancement compared to five years prior. Additionally, the accuracy rate for 24-hour forecasts of heavy rainfall has risen by 4.9 percent during the same time frame.
Frederick R Cook for TROIB News
