Real-time Flood Forecasting System for Stormwater Management
Nihon Suido Consultants Co., Ltd.
Technology / Service Summary
The Real-time Flood Forecasting System enables a preventive stormwater management in urban area through the weather radar, IoT monitoring system and AI based model.
Purpose
Due to the impact of climate change associated with global warming in recent years, flood damage from torrential rains has increased in urban area. there is a growing need to enhance organizations’ capabilities and make flood control activities more effective and preventive.
Feature
The rainfall is monitored and forecasted with high accuracy and resolution by the X-band Multi Parameter (X-band MP) weather radar.The AI based model is applied to forecast the water level and flooded area in a real-time using forecasted rainfall data.
Effect
Through this system, local government officials involved in disaster response can receive the real-time information of rainfall, water level and flooded area required for the implementation of effective and preventive flood control activities
Controlled Substance
Applicable Regions / Countries
- Japan
- Southeast Asia
- Central/South Asia
- China/ East Asia
- Middle East
- Africa
- Oceania
- Europe
- Central/South America
- ASEAN countries
Indonesia,Cambodia,Singapore,Thailand,Philippines,Brunei Darussalam,Viet Nam,Malaysia,Myanmar,Lao PDR
Accomplishments
10 local municipalities in Japan have deployed the system so far and some cities in ASEAN also have a keen interest in the system.
Related SDGs Goals
- 9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
- 13. Climate Action
