In this video we interview ⁠Dhiresh Bhatt⁠, Head of Highways & Transportation at ⁠Redbridge Council⁠, to learn about their connected drain sensor project and what other solution the department is looking for to improve services.

Floodings are becoming more and more common. It’s mainly due to climate change, but the changes humans have made to the ecosystem, like replacing forested areas with concrete, don’t help either. Drains and sewers aren’t able to take in the amount of rainfall that has now become standard with extreme weather events, leaving, on those occasions, streets filled with water. We’ve seen utilities investing heavily in flood monitoring solutions, but municipalities and councils are also doing their part. The London borough of Redbridge deployed in 2022 and 2023 99 drain sensors and 3 river ones to prevent floodings thanks to efficient gully maintenance.

This week's edition of Kurrantly brings you a roundup of urban technology and sustainability news. From Florence's smart city initiatives to innovative steps in environmental monitoring and 5G technology, dive into this week's highlights:

Join us in exploring these innovative strides towards a more sustainable and technologically advanced future of urban living!

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This week on Kurrantly:

💧 Badger Meter expands its portfolio with Trimble's advanced water monitoring technology.

💧 ABB steps up its game in smart water management through the strategic acquisition of Real Tech Inc..

🔋 UK's and US EV infrastructure landscape is facing challenges.

🚗 Innovative approach by BT Group: Repurposing old street cabinets into EV charging stations.

🌡️ NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration and CAPA STRATEGIES, LLC invite collaboration for their Urban Heat Island mapping program.

♻️ Qatar's Ministry of Municipality leads the way in smart waste management, implementing a wide-scale digital transformation in Doha.

#SmartCities #EVCharging #WaterManagement

This Week on Kurrantly: The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is financing Romania’s Delgaz Grid, part of the E.ON Group, to upgrade its electricity network. Italy’s Safety21 acquires iMoi, leveraging AI for public administration and road safety. Kapsch TrafficCom enhances Madrid’s public transport efficiency with a new traffic light system. The UK government backs various vehicle-to-everything projects, focusing on innovative electric vehicle charging solutions. Pacific Equity Partners makes a substantial investment in Australian EV charging company EVSE, collaborating with Intellihub to expand the charging network. Finally, Australia’s Northern Beach Council and Ausgrid team up to install smart LED streetlights, promoting energy efficiency and smart city capabilities.

🚀 Exciting Updates on #Kurrantly This Week! 🎉

1️⃣ #SaudiArabia is going electric! 🚗⚡ The Public Investment Fund & Saudi Electricity Co. are launching the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Co., aiming to install 5,000+ fast chargers by 2030. A major step towards #Vision2030! 🇸🇦

2️⃣ #Austin, stay safe! 🔥 SmokeD is rolling out the Austin Wildfire Detection Project, utilizing AI to detect wildfires within a 10-mile radius in just 10 mins. Protecting over 1.5M residents! 🛡️

3️⃣ #EVCharging boost in #Turkey! 🇹🇷 Siemens partners with Astor Enerji to deploy 200 fast chargers across the country, enhancing Turkey's EV infrastructure. ⚡🔌

4️⃣ Abu Dhabi’s transportation is getting smarter! 🌐 The ITC partnered with ST Engineering to launch its Intelligent Transportation Central Platform, set to transform traffic management with AI by 2027. 🛣️

5️⃣ Hayden AI secures $53M in Series B funding! 💰 This will supercharge their mission of helping governments and businesses optimize operations for safer, sustainable communities. 🌱

6️⃣ #Colorado steps up air quality monitoring! 🌬️ Thanks to EPA support, additional purple air monitors will help residents make informed outdoor decisions. 💚

7️⃣ #Georgia gets a traffic upgrade! 🚦 Peachtree Corners integrates Intelligent Traffic Control tech for real-time traffic optimization at 10+ intersections. 🌐

Stay tuned for more updates! 💻✨ #TechNews #EV #WildfireSafety #SmartCities #AI #Sustainability

🚀 This week's selection of smart city news on Kurrantly:

🗽 NYC Office of Technology and Innovation unveils a smart city testbed! Don't miss this week's video featuring Paul Rothman, Smart City and IoT Director at Tokai, breaking down the project details. 🎬

🟢 Google's Project Green Light uses AI to cut emissions by optimizing traffic lights. Now open for city applications! 🚦

🎓 The £9.5M IoT Schools Network project expands in South East Scotland. Visualizing environment data in classrooms! 📊

🏙️ Edinburgh advances its smart city vision: Digital UTMC for better traffic & air quality sensors in homes. 🍃

💧 Severn Trent x Kraken = AI-powered customer service & smart water solutions for millions. 💧

🚘 Landis+Gyr acquires Thundergrid, aiming to revolutionize EV solutions down under! 🇳🇿🇦🇺

📹 After the tragic crowd crush, Seoul boosts surveillance with AI and CCTVs to ensure public safety. 🏙️

Stay updated with #Kurrantly! 🌍📰✨

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