People could've prepared for the floods better if the impacts of weather forecasts were clearly communicated
- Written by: Kate R Saunders, Lecturer, Queensland University of Technology
The extreme rain and flooding bombarding Australia’s east coast has inflicted a heavy toll on lives and livelihoods. This, however, could’ve been minimised if weather warning systems had been clearly translated into on-the-ground, local impacts for communities.
Early and detailed impact warnings can give people sufficient time to act....
