AI set to map risks of future climate disasters
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A map of past floods and risky spots can help residents to plan future potential evacuations.Credit: Arthur Musskopf da Luz
Brazil is no stranger to catastrophic floods and other natural disasters. In February, dozens of people died and hundreds lost their homes after heavy rains caused floods and landslides in the south-eastern state of Minas Gerais. In 2024, inundations across southern Brazil affected 2 million people and killed almost 200. Managing responses to such disasters is a collective duty — and a personal one. As the climate changes and extreme weather events become more frequent and intense, community members need to be able to understand risks and manage them for themselves.
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