Scientists from the University of Reading attended the Summer Science Exhibition to talk about the latest research in flood forecasting.
Flooding
Explaining flood forecasts to save lives
Hundreds of people died from disastrous floods in Europe in 2021, despite scientists alerting the authorities days ahead. Reading hydrologists, who designed Europe’s flood warning system, spoke out immediately about...Read More >
Improving flood prediction to provide humanitarian support before a disaster
Researchers from the University of Reading have played a major role in improving flood forecasting, so that humanitarian aid can be delivered before the flood, before the disaster strikes. Flood…Read More >
Real-time flood forecasts save lives
Predicting natural events such as storms and earthquakes is a challenge, but advance notice can help save lives. During Cyclones Idai and Kenneth in 2019, Dr Emerton and Dr Ficchi’s...Read More >
Targeting flood aid
Researchers at Reading are providing real-time emergency flood hazard reports to aid humanitarian responses to flooding.
