AI initiative to revolutionise extreme weather forecasting systems

Extreme weather events causing floods, drought, and wildfires are becoming more frequent and more severe with climate change, affecting countries around the globe.

The Horn of Africa is particularly prone to heavy rains which cause devastating localised flooding, loss of livelihoods, and even life.

Now, scientists are using artificial intelligence (AI) to predict extreme weather in the region which could help save lives as climate change…