A team led by Waseda University and University of Tokyo researchers has developed a flood projection computer system that they claim is able to provide more accurate real-time estimates than existing ones.
The new system will initially be launched for Tokyo's 23 wards on a trial basis, and the team hopes full-fledged prediction service will start by the beginning of the Tokyo Olympics next year.
The new system would help ease flood damage, the team said.
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