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"Rainfall Prediction Service"
Predicting localized heavy rain ("guerrilla rainstorms")
and the amount of precipitation

Using Toshiba's proprietary technology, we can analyze rain cloud development process in real-time based on weather radar data, and predict localized heavy rain ("guerrilla rainstorms") and the amount of precipitation accurately up to 30 minutes ahead.

Toshiba's radar data analysis

Comparison of short-time rainfall prediction results

Localized heavy rainfall, also known as "guerrilla rainstorms" in Japan, may occur suddenly and bring significant precipitation. They are difficult to predict and likely to cause various types of damages.

Toshiba's "Rainfall Prediction Service" can provide rainfall prediction information before roads become flooded, rivers overflow, landslides occur, and basements and buildings become flooded. It can be used to respond to different scenarios, such as closing underpasses and controlling traffic signals during disasters, deciding how various transportation services will be operated, issuing evacuation orders in dangerous areas directing people to safe places, and taking measures when holding outdoor events.

Usage scenario

Road flooding

Closing roads (signal controls) before underpasses and roads are flooded due to heavy rain

River overflow

Issuing evacuation orders before rivers and dams overflow

Landslides

Issuing evacuation orders before heavy rain causes landslides

Basement flooding

Stopping subways and directing people to safe places before flooding

Main application fields

Local government

Issuing alerts for river and dam flooding, and landslides

Mass transportation

Being proactive about the risk of train delays and road congestion due to heavy rain

Logistics

Adjusting transportation schedules to avoid road congestion

Construction

Determining whether or not to continue to work at heights or underground, and withdraw workers from construction sites

Aviation

Safer flights, takeoffs and landings

Energy

Analyzing the correlation between electricity demand/supply and rainfall variables

Service Overview

Service Data Rainfall prediction data up to 30 minutes ahead
Service Data Coverage All of Japan (except for certain areas including remote islands)
Service Data Delivery  Data will be provided in a manner specified by Toshiba