By: Keerthi Mohan
Google will use its expertise in digital mapping to help the Indian government manage flood situation in the country. India’s Central Water Commission has a deal with the Silicon Valley company to find better ways to provide timely warnings to those at risk of being caught in flooding, which kills hundreds during the country’s monsoon season. Joining forced with Google will help India save money that would otherwise be required to develop its own digital mapping system. India government’s joint venture with Google would look at “improving flood prediction systems, which will help provide location-targeted, actionable flood warnings,” a government statement said.…
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