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FLOPRES, the Slovak-Polish initiative for flood prevention and monitoring, announces a significant advancement in its mission to build a comprehensive flash flood warning system. The project has successfully completed the installation of 176 intelligent (IoT) sensors...

In recent decades, significant changes in atmospheric dynamics have been observed, resulting in anincreased frequency of extreme weather events, such as flash floods. The rising temperatures on Earthhave a key impact on rainfall intensity, altering established weather...

The FLOPRES project is steadily advancing its mission to improve flood preparedness and climate resilience across Slovakia and Poland. Following our earlier updates, we are excited to share that another batch of IoT water level sensors has been successfully installed...

We are proud to announce the next steps of the Polish-Slovak FLOPRES project, which is entering a new phase! As part of our commitment to protect against climate risks, in October 2024 we launched a new series of water level sensors in the municipality of Gródek nad...

Eastern Slovakia takes a significant step towards flood resilience with the deployment of the FLOPRES project's initial IoT sensor network. This marks the culmination of nearly a year of development, bringing the latest technology to the forefront of flood prevention...

As part of our ongoing efforts to advance the FLOPRES project, we are excited to announce a significant milestone: the successful installation of advanced IoT devices. This development marks a crucial step in our mission to integrate cutting-edge technology with...

On 5 June 2024, the second information meeting of the project "FLOPRES: System for the prediction and prevention of flash floods" was held in Krakow, dedicated to the problem of flash floods on streams: Bibiczanka and Garliczka in the Małopolska region. The meeting...

Within the Flopres project, the Prešov municipality responds to recurringevents on its territory, which are caused by increasing frequency andintense precipitation, as well as inappropriate land use that increasessurface runoff. The implementation of the project has...

A flash flood appears suddenly and quickly gains speed and strength. Sensors monitoring the river level in real time are an effective form of warning against threats. Still, they do not provide an opportunity to prepare for the upcoming flood much earlier. An...

Gródek nad Dunajcem, a community often challenged by the threat of flash floods, has become the focal point of an innovative initiative aimed at enhancing flood safety. The FLOPRES project, dedicated to improving flash flood predictions and responses, was officially...