Search results for: 'water disaster forecast'

This research service aims to report on disaster response technologies for addressing basic human needs in the face of any disaster. The research scope focused on disaster response where the timeline is the first 1 to 2 weeks after the disaster strikes. Briefly, the research service provides the following: • An overview of disaster response globall...

Globally, the security industry serves customers involved with emergencies and natural disasters. These critical events have prompted drone vendors to accelerate the development of new technologies that can help mitigate disastrous situations. Hurricanes, earthquakes, fires, hostage situations, collapsed buildings, and diving missions are among the...

Rapid urbanization is worsening the scarcity and stress on India s water resources, driving demand for smart water meters to ensure universal water coverage that is economical and environmentally sustainable. India is investing in developing water supply infrastructure to ensure universal coverage through policies and schemes, such as AMRUT 2.0. Th...

In the last 5 years, Europe has faced unprecedented weather disruptions caused by factors attributed to climate change. Drought and heat waves have caused water stress across Europe and led most European countries to adopt and implement water conservation policies. Policies that focus on water infrastructure's digital transformation, the reduction ...

By 2050, about 1 billion people will reside in urban centers in APAC. Despite relatively high water availability, most APAC countries face water stress primarily due to uneven distribution of water. Most medium-high income economies have implemented policies favoring the reuse of treated wastewater primarily to meet growing industrial demand. N...

The COVID-19 pandemic has revitalized the importance of resilient and future-ready water and wastewater infrastructure. Municipalities and industries across the globe have begun adopting net-zero, decarbonization, and circularity goals to become sustainable, resilient, and future ready. IoT-based solutions have become a vital cog in helping end use...

The pace of digital transformation by US water utilities has significantly increased in the last 5 years in response to water stress caused by unprecedented droughts and heat waves across the country. Water utilities of all sizes are responding to state-level regulations and policies to improve water conservation and reduce water loss as the urbani...

Over the last decade, Europe has experienced water stress due to unprecedented weather disruptions that have affected both water availability and quality. In response, the European Union has revised its water directives, expanding the scope of monitoring and implementing more stringent standards. France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, a...

Water utilities must improve resilience and sustainability in the face of climate change-induced weather disruptions, which have caused unprecedented levels of flooding or drought. In the last 5 years, there has been a decisive shift in policies and regulations, which now significantly focus on ensuring water security. Water conservation and reuse...