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Cyber & Technology April 20, 2026 241 stories in this edition

Hong Kong launches AI flood alert system to boost forecasting and response

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Hong Kong launches AI flood alert system to boost forecasting and response

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Hong Kong authorities have developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven flood forecasting and alert system capable of three-dimensional simulations, aimed at enabling more timely pre-emptive measures and emergency responses to flooding. The technology is the latest addition to the existing territory-wide flood risk visualisation system, which was deployed during Super Typhoon Ragasa last year. “This is to foster...

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Hong Kong authorities have developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven flood forecasting and alert system capable of three-dimensional simulations, aimed at enabling more timely pre-emptive measures and emergency re...

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