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China Boosts Flood Defense with New Tech
19 Jul
Summary
- China plans a new flood monitoring system by 2028.
- The system uses satellites, radar, and ground stations.
- Hydrological services modernization is a key focus.
China is accelerating the development of a modern rainfall and flood monitoring, forecasting, and early warning system, with a three-year action plan set for 2026-2028. This initiative aims to significantly advance the country's hydrological services.
The plan focuses on improving the national hydrological station network and speeding up the deployment of a three-tier monitoring and forecasting system. This advanced system will integrate satellite and radar data with ground-level measurements from rain gauges and hydrological stations to boost flood prediction accuracy and provide earlier warnings.
By 2028, this integrated system is expected to be operational in major river basins requiring flood control. Further objectives include strengthening water resource monitoring, promoting scientific innovation in hydrology, and enhancing sector governance to foster new quality productive forces within the field.
