The municipality of Odivelas is piloting the "Floodgate" system, which integrates satellite imagery, radar, and local water sensors to monitor and predict flood-prone areas. The technology is scheduled for concrete testing during the upcoming winter to help the council better map flooded areas and coordinate emergency responses.
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The Odivelas municipality is testing a new pilot project called Floodgate that uses satellite imagery to map flooded areas and cross-reference this data with geographical information to improve municipal flood response.
AIMA reported an 11.6% strike turnout involving 96 workers out of 831, stating that operations and public service capacity were largely maintained. The union (STM) reported a 50% turnout and claimed closures or partial services at delegations in Porto (Avenida de França), Lisbon (Anjos), Odivelas, and Faro. AIMA announced that citizens whose appointments were missed due to the strike will receive a new date via email without needing to take further action.
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