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Flood forecasting system launched in Cagayan de Oro
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) launched an advanced flood forecasting and warning system at the Cagayan de Oro river basin to enhance disaster preparedness in the towns of Molugan and El Salvador.
The system, funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency, incorporates two X-Band radar stations and 13 telemetered rainfall and water level monitoring stations, supported by a dedicated data transmission network.
Strategically installed from upstream to downstream, the system is designed to provide real-time and reliable data on flood conditions.
This enhanced data collection enables hydrologists to issue more accurate and timely flood advisories and warnings to vulnerable populations.
DOST Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. stated that the system aims to empower disaster response efforts and protect lives and livelihoods, emphasizing that "we are not powerless against disasters when we have the right knowledge, the right tools and the right behavior."
The system was developed in response to the devastation caused by Typhoon Sendong in 2011.
Data from the system will be transmitted to DOST-PAGASA and local disaster offices for real-time monitoring.
Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya reaffirmed Japan's commitment to supporting disaster resilience efforts in the Philippines.
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