UK councils use IoT to get ahead of flooding

A pilot scheme in Cambridgeshire, England is the latest example of local governments using Internet of Things (IoT) technology to better manage flood risks.

The flood sensors, which are being trialled in vulnerable flood spots across the Huntingdonshire district, will collect real-time river flow and water level data and send alerts to council officers and community flood groups about rises. The pilot will assess whether this approach can trigger early actions, such as planning for road closures and clearing gullies, to reduce the impact of flooding across the county.

The project is joint funded by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority and Huntingdonshire District Co...