Smart flood detection system

KUANTAN, 12 OCTOBER 2023:

Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), in collaboration with Yayasan Pahang, the Pahang Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS), and the Pahang Land and Mines Office (PTG), has developed the Smart Water Surge Warning System. This innovative system aims to enhance the university's capabilities in monitoring and responding to flood events effectively. By utilizing advanced technology, the system can provide real-time alerts and data analysis to ensure safety and preparedness during flood situations. This initiative reflects UMPSA's commitment to enhancing disaster management and community resilience. This system is installed at 9 well-known Waterfall In Pahang.

Water surges at the waterfall area have both the elements of flash flooding from the upstream towards the downstream area and slope failure due to structural instability of the wall of lithology and rocks that supported the waterfall. As the terrain relief of Pahang is undulating and mountainous in some parts, a number of well-known and unpopular waterfalls are exposed to water surge incidents. Ironically, all waterfalls are not being classified according to their surge risk levels. Bivariate correlation between topographical pattern on the waterfall area with hydrological elements should be well-analysed to depict risk level (high to low) of water surge potential. The risk is closely related with time.

Benefit community:
Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS)
Pahang Land and Mines Office (PTG)
Local community