A new technology, known as Wehlo, a 23/7 localized weather information and impact monitoring system, is now available for local communities to help them in weather forecasting, including in the coming La Niña that brings increased rainfall.
It also developed an improved version of the Automated Real-Time Monitoring System sensor with the DOST-Pagasa. The technology helps municipalities gather reliable and accurate real-time data with continuous transmission in times of disaster when bad weather conditions, signal interruptions, and power outages occur.
“One of the advantages of this technology is that we can modify the system based on the users’ needs which means,: said Uy, who is also the CEO of Usher Technology Inc., the only Filipino-made earthquake and structural health—such as bridges and buildings—monitoring system that is competing with international brands
“The importance of Wehlo lies in the fundamental idea that we cannot manage what we cannot measure. For us to measure, we need tools or systems like Wehlo.” he added. “Wehlo represents a critical step forward in our ability to accurately monitor and respond to environmental conditions.”