AI shows promise for flood forecasting and water security in data scarce regions
Rachael Harper
AI shows promise for flood forecasting and water security in data scarce regions
20 Mar 2026 by Rachael HarperNew research reveals that ‘foundation models’ trained on vast, general time‑series data may be able to forecast river flows accurately, even in regions with little or no local hydrological records. The approach could improve flood warnings, drought planning and water-resource management in parts of the world where monitoring data is limited.
The study, published in Machine Learning:...