VN struggles to predict intensity of typhoonsVietNamNet Bridge – Despite advancements in technology, weather forecasters around the world struggle to predict the intensity of emerging storms. Houses in Giang Hao Township in southern Bac Lieu Province damaged by the tropical storm Linda in 1997. — VNA/VNS Photo Xuan TruongOnly factors like timing, the relative path and the landing site of a typhoon have been predicted relatively accurately. The consensus on the need to enhance weather forecast capacity by embracing new technologies was reached yesterday in a technical forum held by the Typhoon Committee in Hanoi. The latest technologies from countries with advanced capacity were introduced and shared in the conference, such as remote sensing or network monitoring.

Source: VietNamNet News February 27, 2018 09:22 UTC