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Hydro-Barrier Flood Protector with Rain Drainage And Traffic Regulator Smart Systems for Underpass

Project Type: Self-Initiated

Project Description

Heavy rainfall in Saudi Arabia causes recurring flooding in tunnels, underground parking, and other water-accumulation areas, as seen in the 2011 Jeddah flood with losses of approximately 17 billion SAR. Current systems lack real-time monitoring, automated warnings, and rainwater treatment, leading to preventable safety risks and wasted resources. HydroGuard is an automated, energy-independent system driven by buoyant force. Designed to remain flush with the road for safety, it offers triple protection—blocking, redirecting, and storing floodwater—to secure underpasses against submersion.

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