Indo-US Satellite Detected Nepal Disaster Signs, But Warnings Did Not Reach Action

A $1.3 billion Indo-US satellite reportedly captured data that could have signaled the Nepal disaster in advance, yet the warning did not translate into effective response. Experts argue that simply deploying expensive satellites, which they describe as 'White Elephants,' is insufficient for disaster preparedness. They contend that accurate early warnings require human expertise working alongside artificial intelligence. The piece highlights a gap between space-based monitoring capability and the analysis and communication systems needed to act on it. The report is published by NDTV.
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