The document discusses establishing multi-hazard early warning systems for floods as targeted by the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. It notes that all hazards impact water systems and the water cycle is interconnected. It proposes that multi-hazard early warning systems could help mitigate dangers by providing opportunities to prepare for floods. It outlines various elements that should be monitored by early warning systems like clouds, rainfall, surface runoff, and water elevations to forecast flooding. It also suggests taking a risk-oriented approach and considering factors like flood type, severity, and impact on communities to improve planning and preparedness.