00:00New online tools using new technology to respond quickly in times of calamity and disaster.
00:08It was launched by Pag-asa.
00:10This is what Rod Laguzang reported.
00:14Now that it's raining and there's a possibility of a flood,
00:18there are new tools or online tools launched by Pag-asa that can help the local authorities in times of calamity
00:25when it comes to planning and making a particular decision for those in need.
00:29Pag-asa is part of the Nationwide Met Hydro Observing Network or Panahon Decision Support Information Tool.
00:36It has a near real-time update of weather data through an interactive map that the public can use.
00:42It also includes a typhoon track, typhoon and flood bulletins.
00:46It will also serve as a one-stop shop for those in need of information.
00:50Our disaster risk managers can assess their area
00:56regarding the rainfall.
00:58At the same time, if we include the forecast of rainfall,
01:03their decision will be better
01:05because this is supported by data that is not available before on the Pag-asa website.
01:13Pag-asa also has a regional services website.
01:15The localized forecast of the five regional services divisions of Pag-asa is included here
01:20where the different provinces are included.
01:22It can also be a thunderstorm information or warning.
01:25In the lightning alerts that our Panahon tool is showing,
01:30it will provide information to our countrymen
01:34on which places are more prone to disasters
01:40and it will provide information to avoid those places
01:45so that we can avoid the potential impact of disasters
01:49especially now that our thunderstorms are becoming more frequent.
01:54Through the technical cooperation project between Pag-asa
01:58and Japan International Cooperation Agency or JAICA,
02:01the chance of rain product was developed.
02:03Here, it shows the possibility of rain
02:07to help in decision-making in everyday activities
02:10where Pag-asa can provide a daily percent chance of rain
02:14in some provinces in the country within five days.
02:16Rod Longusad for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.
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