Geneva, Europe Brief News – UN wants everyone on Earth to receive early weather warning signs ahead of hazardous events. They plan to set a goal within five years and make an announcement as soon as possible. It will help save the lives of millions as the climatic changes are most extreme. If an action is not taken at the right time, it can become worse. According to United Nations (UN), they plan to include advanced technology for forecasting dangerous weather systems.
The system will have the ability to share the forecasts directly with the public. It will allow the public to take necessary precautions at the right time. Whenever a storm, flood or heatwave, and droughts hit any country, people can save their lives. You will be surprised to know that one in three people are not able to save themselves even with the early warning. World Meteorological Organization (WMO) wants to work harder and protect as many people as they can.
UN Plans To Save Lives With Precise Weather Warning Systems Worldwide
Our planet is seeing drastic changes every other day. The number of climates and water-related disasters is increasing too. Over the past 50 years, hazardous events like floods and heat waves are killing many people. Such disasters cost over 115 lives while the damages are as high as $202 million.
With UN plans regarding weather warning systems, our future looks better. There are a lot of people who cannot receive early warning notifications due to the kind of places they live in. Small islands and many developing states suffer from floods and storms. The officials of the UN decide to remove the disparity in accessing these areas. In Africa, 60 percent of the population will not be easy to cover.
WMO wants to receive at least $1.5 billion investment to send an early warning system. However, this may take more than five years or so. Some countries need special attention and WMO plans to focus on them fully. The agency is currently expecting a big investment. Approximately $800 million will be used on each system. It will help avoid damage of $16 billion during damages in developing nations everywhere.
The benefits of creating this system are endless. People in the country can prepare and find shelter much before the crisis begins. Forecasters plan to predict the path of every storm and can pinpoint which communities may require more help.
