It is possible to prevent major disasters such as floods and floods with the digital twin project

“By applying digital twin solutions in cities, extreme weather "We can accurately model and predict the impact of events, thus enabling authorities to take proactive measures to reduce risks and protect the lives and property of our citizens," said SAMPAŞ Holding Chairman Şekip Karakaya, and also gave information about the C2IMPRESS Project, which they coordinate within the scope of their efforts to contribute to disaster management: The project aims to contribute to disaster management with an early warning system and strategic planning solutions in urban areas at risk of floods, floods and related landslides and similar disasters in many countries.

Smart Perhaps one of the most efficient practices of cities may be related to disasters. The whole world is facing the consequences of climate changes. Unfortunately, scientists' interpretation is that these disasters will gradually increase. It is necessary to start taking advantage of the opportunities provided by high technology without delay. Only if these technological investments can be realized, the loss of life and property caused by disasters can be minimized.

If we take the flood disaster as an example; With today's technology, meteorological data can now predict what will happen days in advance. It can even easily inform us of the amount of rainwater that will fall per square meter. When we transfer this data to the digital twin environment and simulate it, we can predict which area will be flooded and where it may cause loss of life and property. If our municipalities apply smart modeling management by having sensors measure the amount of rainwater brought by these precipitations in critical basins, they can determine the areas that will be flooded in case of extreme precipitation, since there is no separate rainwater network; Thus, rainwater networks can be established and the zoning permits to be given to these areas can be awaited.

With the developing technologies in recent years, these solutions have reached economic dimensions that can be applied in our daily lives in Turkey.

SAMPAŞ Holding's Chairman Şekip Karakaya, who has been using the power of informatics for 42 years to strengthen and popularize the smart city approach, shared his views as follows. “In light of the tragic events that occurred recently, when heavy rain caused deadly floods in Istanbul, Samsun, Aksaray and Kırklareli, we offer our sincere condolences to those affected by the floods and their families. In this context, I would like to underline once again our determination to create smarter, more resilient cities using digital twin technology. These events underscore the critical importance of investing in improved urban planning and infrastructure management. By implementing digital twin solutions in cities, we can accurately model and predict the impact of extreme weather events, enabling authorities to take proactive measures to reduce risks and protect the lives and property of our citizens. As SAMPAŞ Holding, we continue to work hand in hand with our cities to develop cutting-edge digital twin solutions that improve disaster preparedness, response and recovery processes. Together, we can build more resilient urban environments that can withstand the challenges of climate change and natural disasters.”

Now, the houses and people who will be affected by floods and overflows are determined in advance and the people living here are It is possible to warn and prevent loss of life by using alarm systems or even telephone messages. Of course, if timely infrastructure investments are made in these basins, not only loss of life but also property loss can be prevented.

It is not too late. It is now very easy to prevent these losses in the fight against climate change by using digital twin and smart city infrastructures. Making cities smarter in every aspect can provide us with great opportunities in the field of development and growth.

C2IMPRESS project for a disaster-resistant society

Chairman of the Board of Directors of SAMPAŞ Holding Şekip Karakaya also gave information about the C2IMPRESS Project, which he coordinated within the scope of his efforts to contribute to disaster management: “As SAMPAŞ Holding, the coordinator of the C2IMPRESS project, we have signed an international structuring that brings together 16 institutions and organizations from 7 countries. The project, which will be completed in 2025, aims to increase public awareness in multiple hazard and risk situations for a disaster-resistant society. In order to support with innovative technologies, it contributes to disaster management with innovative applications such as early warning systems, big data-based disaster fighting and decision support platforms, and strategic planning solutions in urban areas at risk of floods, floods and related landslides and similar disasters in Turkey, Greece, Portugal and Spain. aims to provide.”