Lawmakers Question Weather Forecasting Capability Amid Flight Cancellations
Philippine lawmakers have raised concerns over the country's weather forecasting capabilities following abrupt flight cancellations due to inclement weather. Difficulties in predicting rainfall intensity were highlighted, prompting discussions on the need to shorten forecast intervals, potentially with AI.
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