Meteorological authorities in China embrace AI for next-gen climate risk prediction
China’s meteorological authorities plan to accelerate development of a next-generation forecasting system in 2026 that uses artificial intelligence to improve predictions of extreme weather like typhoons and heavy rainfall.
At a national meteorological work conference, the China Meteorological Administration said it will pilot an ‘imminent warning’ system and apply AI technologies to enhance detailed forecasts for extreme weather, including typhoons and heavy rain.
The initiative is part of a broader effort in 2026 to build new meteorological service systems, such as for agriculture, and improve disaster preparedness and climate risk management across the country.
Officials highlighted progress over the past year, including improved flood-season forecasting and reduced typhoon track-prediction errors. Strengthened interagency coordination and the development of new prediction products aim to support earlier warnings and better resource allocation for extreme climate events.
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