Google Says AI Flood Forecasts Now Reach 2 Billion People Across 150 Countries

Google says its AI flood forecasting work has expanded from a 2018 pilot in India to predictions for more than 2 billion people across 150 countries, adding urban flash-flood forecasting through a Gemini-powered data method called Groundsource. The system now combines riverine flood forecasts, available up to seven days ahead, with urban flash-flood risk predictions up to 24 hours in advance.