Excerpt: “Accurate hydrological forecasts are essential to safeguarding lives and properties, improving the quality of life, enhancing the economy and protecting the environment. To that end, all countries invest in and operate some form of hydrological forecasting infrastructure and provide forecast products and services derived therefrom. Hydrological forecasts serve a wide range of users. At one end, there are emergency managers who may be faced with the possible evacuation of large communities within a short amount of time and water managers who must operate complex systems of reservoirs and pipelines to supply water while minimizing risks from flooding or drought. At the other end, there are individual residents and motorists who may have to take immediate action to avoid fast-rising waters or flooded roadways.”
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