Alignment in Sustainable Development Goals
Alignment in Sustainable Development Goals
Floods threaten public health by spreading waterborne diseases, contaminating water supplies, and
causing injury or death. Early warning systems allow communities to prepare and evacuate early,
reducing the risk of health problems.
Floods may overpower sewage systems and pollute freshwater sources, causing disease transmission
and lack of clean water availability. Early flood detection systems serve to protect water sources and
sanitation infrastructure by taking preventive actions like securing water supplies. This prevents
contamination and enhances public health.
Technology, such as sensor and remote sensing technologies, is being used in early warning flood
detection systems in order to predicting and monitoring floods which lend to resilient infrastructure
minimizing damages to crucial infrastructure and supporting sustainable industry and infrastructure
development in flood-prone areas.
Cities and communities in flood-prone areas are at great risk from natural disasters. Early warning
systems contribute to sustainable urban development by enhancing flood resilience. They allow for
better planning, risk reduction strategies, and adaptive responses to floods.
Climate change has intensified extreme weather events, including floods, making them more frequent
and severe. Early flood detection systems are a critical part of climate adaptation strategies, helping
communities mitigate the effects of these changing conditions.
Floods can lead to the destruction of ecosystems, soil erosion, and loss of biodiversity. By detecting
floods early, the system allows for actions that can minimize damage to terrestrial ecosystems.