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Torrent Unveils LiDAR-Based Flood Impact Maps for Public Access

High-resolution drone surveys of ravines damaged by the October 2024 DANA storm are now guiding reconstruction and proactive flood management efforts.

El antes y después del impacto de la dana en Torrent
El antes y después del impacto de la dana en Torrent
El antes y después del impacto de la dana en Torrent
El antes y después del impacto de la dana en Torrent

Overview

  • The Ayuntamiento de Torrent has released detailed LiDAR analyses of the barrancos del Poyo, de l’Horteta, and la cañada de Pequé through a public geo-portal.
  • Drone-based LiDAR technology provides millimeter-accurate mapping of terrain changes caused by the October 2024 DANA storm.
  • The municipal geo-viewer is continuously updated, offering transparent access to data for citizens and stakeholders.
  • The Generalitat Valenciana has allocated €7.88 million for targeted reconstruction, informed by the LiDAR findings.
  • Officials emphasize the need for integrated watershed management to address recurring flood risks in the region.