By: Eunice Jean C. Patron
The massive floods that tropical cyclones bring now demand urgent and science-based decision-making.
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The Impact-Based Flood Forecasting System determines specific areas in the Philippines that are most likely to be affected by severe flooding. (Photo credit: Dr. Alfredo Mahar Lagmay) |
Considered one of the most devastating natural hazards globally, floods pose critical threats to both human life and economic stability. The Philippines is no stranger to flooding, as approximately 20 tropical cyclones enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) each year. According to the 2023 World Risk Index Report, the country also ranks first among those most affected by extreme weather events.
