Category: Flooding
Recent flooding events in the region have highlighted the urgent need for innovative solutions to protect our communities. After almost a year of work in silence as part of FLOPRES project, we were able to demonstrate the power of tech to the public and install the first IoT sensors in Eastern Slovakia.
What is FLOPRES?
FLOPRES is a collaborative Slovak-Polish initiative aimed at creating an integrated solution for flood modeling, forecasting, early warnings, and the integrati...
The practice of simulated flooding plays a crucial role in the sustainable management of the Danube River floodplain. These controlled water releases are essential for maintaining the ecological bala...
Flash floods are sudden, violent floods that occur within a short time of heavy rainfall, often within hours or even minutes. They can rapidly fill streets, basements, and entire floors of buildings ...
In the recent report "The High Cost of Cheap Water," the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) paints a sobering picture of the global water crisis. The report underscores the immense economic value of water and...
From 1980 to 2021, Europe has witnessed the devastating dual toll of floods: approximately 5,600 lives lost and a staggering €250 billion in damages. As we peer into the future, these figures are ex...
The recent flooding that swept Slovenia, has left many in shock. In the age of advanced technology, it's crucial we move beyond relying solely on human intuition during disasters. Here are three promi...