A disaster monitoring system based on artificial intelligence (AI) is being rigorously tested in Anyang to quickly assess and respond to flooding conditions on roads and rivers during heavy rainfall.
On September 11, Anyang City officials reviewed the pilot application of the Ministry of Interior and Safety's 'Flood Detection AI Model' at the Smart City Integrated Center and discussed future technology enhancements.
According to the city, Park Hyung-bae, head of the Safety Prevention Policy Office at the Ministry of Interior and Safety, visited the site to observe the project's progress and the operation of the integrated center.
The city is participating in the government's disaster prediction and monitoring system enhancement project by utilizing approximately 8,000 CCTV cameras installed in security, traffic, and safety sectors, along with the integrated center's video management capabilities.
Since being selected as a demonstration site in May, the field validation of the AI-based flood detection model has been underway since June.
The system analyzes CCTV footage in real-time using AI. The key feature is its ability to quickly alert monitoring personnel when abnormal situations related to flooding, such as rising river levels or water accumulation on roads, are detected.
Previously, monitoring personnel had to manually check multiple screens to assess risk situations. With AI video analysis, the system can simultaneously analyze numerous CCTV feeds to identify anomalies.
This capability is particularly crucial during heavy rainfall, as early detection of flooding can lead to timely road closures or evacuations.
The city plans to continue verifying the model's accuracy, focusing on flood-prone areas, and strengthen its integration with actual disaster response systems.
During the review, explanations were provided regarding the operation of the Smart City Integrated Center and the application of the AI flood detection model.
The Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI) presented trends in AI technology research and future enhancement directions, sharing the potential for utilizing video information in disaster situations.
Among citizens, there is a positive response to the establishment of the AI-based flood monitoring system, along with calls for ensuring its effectiveness in real disaster scenarios.
It is believed that if AI can identify risk signs and alert monitoring personnel before they manually check all CCTV feeds during sudden heavy rainfall, it will help reduce response times.
Meanwhile, Deputy Mayor Lee Gye-sam emphasized that "speed and accuracy are crucial in disaster response" and stated, "We will continuously develop disaster response technologies based on the Smart City Integrated Center to ensure citizen safety."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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