A digital twin has been launched in Kyiv to simulate flooding and emergencies
The Kyiv Situation Center operates a “digital twin” of the capital, which allows for real-time modeling of military threats, emergencies, and the strain on the city’s infrastructure.
In particular, experts at the Situation Center have conducted a detailed analysis of a scenario involving the potential flooding of Kyiv in the event of the collapse of the Vyshhorod Dam.
The system uses precise data on the capital’s topography, building heights, and other parameters, enabling it to identify potential flood zones depending on the season and water levels.
At the same time, specific maps and simulation results are classified as internal information and are available only to emergency services. The technology allows city authorities to prepare action plans in advance in the event of a large-scale emergency.
“This allows us to know in advance how many people need to be evacuated and from which streets, how much equipment to deploy there, where to set up emergency response centers and shelters, and whether there are critical facilities in these areas,” explained Viktoria Itskovich.
According to the official, the Situation Center collects large amounts of data from sensors and video analytics cameras. This enables management decisions to be made based on up-to-date and accurate analytics.
In addition to simulating emergency situations, Kyiv’s “digital twin” helps calculate traffic flows and the load on the city’s infrastructure.
It is also noted that the Kyiv Hydroelectric Power Plant has been in operation since 1964. The plant’s first unit began operating that year, and the last, 20th unit, was commissioned in October 1968. On September 10, the navigation lock at the Kyiv Hydroelectric Power Plant was also opened.
This was reported in an interview with Speka by Viktoria Itskovich, director of the Kyiv City State Administration’s Department of Information and Communication Technologies.
Earlier, on August 14, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko called on the government to transfer the Gostiny Dvor to the capital’s ownership as soon as possible. According to him, this will allow for the necessary emergency repairs to be carried out and the historic building to be prepared for restoration. The landmark has been in a state of disrepair for many years, and a significant portion of it has yet to be preserved.
