Bangkok uses AI weather forecasts to accurately notify citizens 3 hours in advance

[webfact]

Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, discussed with Chihito Kusabiraki, CEO of Weathernews Inc., Japan, on activating the AI Nowcast system for forecasting rain in advance in the Bangkok area.

 

 

The Governor of Bangkok said that flooding is a major problem in Bangkok. If the area that will experience heavy rain can be predicted in advance, we will be able to prepare for it better. Currently, we have AI and supercomputer technology and cooperation with Weathernews Inc. of Japan from 2023, an organization that uses technology to track and forecast weather conditions.

 

Currently, it is possible to forecast and analyze the situation through AI to enhance the performance of the existing Bangkok radar at 2 points, Nong Khaem Radar Station and Nong Chok Radar Station, to be able to accurately predict rain 3 hours in advance. Bangkok can provide warnings and prepare tools and equipment to better cope with heavy rain and flooding, which is good progress for Bangkok.

 

Using AI to predict the weather in advance, a project by Weathernews Inc. will be published through the Facebook platform. DDS will use content provided by Weathernews Inc. posted to Facebook and websites operated through Weathernews Inc.’s DDS. It provides early warning to cope with heavy rain situations and improve operational efficiency through cooperation with the BMA Drainage Bureau as much as possible to achieve common goals.

 

 

As part of web publishing, Weathernews Inc. will create and operate a 24/7 real-time weather website for DDS where the public can directly access and view content. Systems need to be built to handle user volume and access during inclement weather. At this time, the budget is still being processed.

Press Release

 

by Thaiger

TOP: Presentation demonstrating Weathernews AI Nowcast's performance | PHOTO: Bangkok

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-03-18

 

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[mfd101]

But annual preparation 2 months in advance (clearing khlongs, for instance) wouldn't require AI at all.

[Crossy]

2 minutes ago, mfd101 said:

But annual preparation 2 months in advance (clearing khlongs, for instance) wouldn't require AI at all.

 

But it would require some NI (Natural Intelligence) which seems somewhat lacking in the Thai authorities.

[bkk6060]

High tech.  Possibly the "hub" of AI throughout the world.

[samtam]

Could they use AI technology to control traffic in Bangkok?

 

Oh wait, I think they had some sophisticated technology, but they decided it was more fun to do it themselves and enjoy the benefits of natural selection, (of victims for handouts).

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Currently, it is possible to forecast and analyze the situation through AI to enhance the performance of the existing Bangkok radar at 2 points, Nong Khaem Radar Station and Nong Chok Radar Station, to be able to accurately predict rain 3 hours in advance. Bangkok can provide warnings and prepare tools and equipment to better cope with heavy rain and flooding, which is good progress for Bangkok.

Great, so they will know where to send the pumps and sandbags.

[thesetat]

19 hours ago, webfact said:

Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, discussed with Chihito Kusabiraki, CEO of Weathernews Inc., Japan, on activating the AI Nowcast system for forecasting rain in advance in the Bangkok area.

 

 

The Governor of Bangkok said that flooding is a major problem in Bangkok. If the area that will experience heavy rain can be predicted in advance, we will be able to prepare for it better. Currently, we have AI and supercomputer technology and cooperation with Weathernews Inc. of Japan from 2023, an organization that uses technology to track and forecast weather conditions.

 

Currently, it is possible to forecast and analyze the situation through AI to enhance the performance of the existing Bangkok radar at 2 points, Nong Khaem Radar Station and Nong Chok Radar Station, to be able to accurately predict rain 3 hours in advance. Bangkok can provide warnings and prepare tools and equipment to better cope with heavy rain and flooding, which is good progress for Bangkok.

 

Using AI to predict the weather in advance, a project by Weathernews Inc. will be published through the Facebook platform. DDS will use content provided by Weathernews Inc. posted to Facebook and websites operated through Weathernews Inc.’s DDS. It provides early warning to cope with heavy rain situations and improve operational efficiency through cooperation with the BMA Drainage Bureau as much as possible to achieve common goals.

 

 

As part of web publishing, Weathernews Inc. will create and operate a 24/7 real-time weather website for DDS where the public can directly access and view content. Systems need to be built to handle user volume and access during inclement weather. At this time, the budget is still being processed.

Press Release

 

by Thaiger

TOP: Presentation demonstrating Weathernews AI Nowcast's performance | PHOTO: Bangkok

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-03-18

 

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this is actually stupid. using AI to forecast weather 3 hours in advance. Any decent forecaster can do this reliably for an even longer time to prepare. All this AI is doing now is replacing incompetence in the weather forecasting occupation in Thailand

[jacko45k]

Great, now they got someone else doing their thinking for them too.