China upgraded meteorological disaster risk warning system, improving accuracy and reach.

China has enhanced its meteorological disaster risk warning system, allowing alerts to reach 98.8% of the population within three to eight minutes. Heavy rain warning accuracy is at 93%, and lead time for severe weather warnings has increased to 43 minutes. The China Meteorological Administration now releases 45 types of risk products daily, benefiting over 70 sectors of the economy, and improving transportation, energy supply, and agricultural productivity.

October 30, 2024
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