The devastating impact of floods on infrastructure, human lives and the economy is undeniable.
As climate change intensifies the frequency and severity of flood events, effective flood management has become a high priority.
By providing advanced analysis and forecasting tools, SAS has evolved into a key player in the field of flood management, supporting organizations in both mitigating and preparing for the impact of floods.
Considering how unpredictable natural disasters like floods can be, Alexander Tikhonov, regional director for SAS Middle East, Turkey and Africa, emphasized SAS's dedication to developing innovative, life-saving solutions.
“We are deeply committed to supporting communities with cutting-edge technologies that not only improve operational efficiency but also protect lives. Our efforts through SAS D[n]A factory initiative reaffirms our dedication to developing innovative solutions that help communities better prepare for and respond to natural disasters.
d under SAS[n]One Factory, the company's new, pioneering initiative, SAS draws on its extensive international expertise to create a tailored solution that fully responds to the region's specific needs and challenges.
This solution demonstrates the proven value of SAS's flood management tools, based on trusted data, analytics and AI, in better preparing organizations for future flood events and unforeseen circumstances.
Currently, the pilot version of the solution features the following capabilities:
1. Advanced Analytics: Processes large volumes of data coming from various data sources to provide accurate flood forecasts and risk assessments.
2. Real-Time Monitoring: Shows how important real-time data is in monitoring flood-prone areas and predicting potential flood events.
3. Proactive Planning: Emphasizes the role of predictive analytics in proactive flood management, allowing organizations to better plan and implement mitigation strategies.
4. Enhanced Community Preparedness: Provides insight into how communities can use SAS tools to improve their preparedness and responses to flood emergencies.
SAS has proven that it can provide not only theoretical answers to enhance their flood management systems by working with a wide range of governmental and non-governmental organizations worldwide.
For example, SAS collaborated with the Jakarta government to deploy an award-winning flood control system integrated into the “JAKI” super app.
Using real-time data and advanced predictive analytics, this innovative system can accurately predict flood events. It combines sensor data and weather forecasts, enabling timely interventions that significantly reduce the adverse effects of floods. The system has not only strengthened Jakarta's flood response, but it has also earned praise for its groundbreaking application of technology in city planning.
Another great example is the Town of Cary in North Carolina, USA. SAS provided the city with a tailored flood event prediction and preparedness solution, utilizing the Microsoft Azure platform and integrating flood risk assessment, real-time monitoring, and predictive analytics capabilities.
The system's ability to pull data from multiple sources, including weather forecasts, river levels, and historical data, allows for accurate flood forecasting and early warning services. Thanks to this proactive approach, the Town of Cary is now better prepared to deal with potential flood threats, guaranteeing the safety of the community.
Regional flood management strategies can be exponentially enhanced by the power of SAS advanced analytics and real-time data processing tools.
In addition to flood damage mitigation, this new solution from SAS D[n]The factory can help local communities feel less vulnerable to flood events while being properly equipped to recover quickly.
