China is stepping up its game in weather forecasting! 🌤️ With recent upgrades, the country's meteorological monitoring has reached new heights. Officials announced that the coverage rate of weather radars is now an impressive 43.6% at an altitude of one kilometer above the ground.
During a press conference on Thursday, Wang Yawei, head of the emergency disaster reduction and public service division under the China Meteorological Administration, shared some exciting news. He revealed that in key flood control regions, the distance between meteorological observation stations is now reduced to just about eight kilometers! 🌧️🌊
This means more accurate weather forecasts and better disaster preparedness for everyone. From tracking typhoons to predicting heavy rainfall, these improvements are set to make a big difference. ☔
With advancements like these, China is making sure its people stay safe and informed, come rain or shine. 🌈 Here's to clearer skies ahead!
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China improves meteorological monitoring, forecasting capability
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