In #India, the risk of extreme weather due to climate change is escalating, highlighting the urgent need for solutions to combat heatwaves:
1️⃣ Resilience AI, a #Tech4Impact startup, is addressing this issue with AI-powered heat risk solutions.
2️⃣ Haripriya Kesavan, a #climate researcher and youth advisor from #ResilientAI, showcased their innovations at the National Institute of Disaster Management’s Young Leaders Conclave 2024 and ACEP 2024.
- Since 2023, 12 Indian cities like #Bengaluru and #Guwahati have faced over 100 days of abnormal heat annually; 15 cities have experienced at least five days of extreme heat.
- Resilient AI targets indoor #heatrisks, which can be more dangerous than outdoor temperatures.
- Implementation in Delhi: In Vivekananda Camp, a densely populated area, Resilient AI deployed its AI model, #ResSolv, which involves building detection, multi-hazard risk scoring, and heat hotspot mapping.
- The company uses #AI to identify high-risk homes, enabling targeted interventions and community education on heat risks.
- Collaborations with local communities include implementing #solar thermal roofs, local street lighting, and enhanced drinking water stations.
- Women leaders in Vivekananda Camp utilize AI tools and weather stations to develop an Early Warning System for household-level alerts.
- Resilient AI pushes for #policy changes like updated building codes and mandatory #riskassessment for climate-related #construction.
- Samhita R, Co-Founder of Resilient AI, emphasizes the unique solutions required for current challenges, leveraging AI to build resilience against rising heat risks.
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