{
  "id": 7699948,
  "title": "KP launches telemetry system to minimise flood losses",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/kp-launches-telemetry-system-to-minimise-flood-losses",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T03:45:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2030191/kp-launches-telemetry-system-to-minimise-flood-losses"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has unveiled an IoT Telemetry System to enhance real-time flood monitoring and bolster early warning systems in the face of escalating climate-related hazards. Provincial Irrigation Minister Riaz Khan declared during a ceremony on Tuesday that advanced technology is vital for safeguarding lives and property from floods and other climate disasters. Addressing the launch event, Khan outlined the province's history of major floods in 2010, 2014, and 2022, along with glacial lake outbursts, heavy rains, droughts, heatwaves, and landslides, which have affected over two million people in 2022 alone. The new telemetry system will offer real-time insights into water levels, flood risks, and environmental conditions, empowering authorities to make swift decisions and disseminate early warnings to at-risk communities. Telemetry devices have already been installed and activated at Dehri Bridge in Swat, Nowshera Bridge, and Kohat Road Bridge in Bannu, with live streaming of data and integration with the Decision Support System already completed. The minister emphasized the government's commitment to strengthening flood protection infrastructure, expanding water storage capacity, and improving the irrigation network. Additionally, a comprehensive flood protection plan for 15 districts has been approved, and projects aimed at reducing flood risks and enhancing water management are underway. Khan stressed the importance of closer collaboration among government departments, development partners, experts, and technology companies to bolster preparedness and ensure timely warnings reach vulnerable populations. He underscored the government's shift from post-disaster relief to advance preparedness, timely warnings, and technology-driven measures to protect human lives.",
  "summary": "PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has introduced the ToltHawk IoT Telemetry System to improve real-time flood monitoring and strengthen early warning mechanisms amid growing climate-related risks. Provincial minister for irrigation Riaz Khan on Tuesday said modern technology was essential to protect lives and property from floods and other climate-related disasters. He was addressing a ceremony held…",
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}