Zürich
Analyse pluvial flooding at city-scale
Explore and explain causes for urban flooding with Scalgo Live, an interactive platform for terrain and surface water planning.
Urban flooding explained
All surface water analyses in Scalgo Live are based on high-resolution elevation data provided by the Federal Office of Topography (Swisstopo) and The Federal Office for the Environment (BAFU). These analyses are ideal for planning flood mitigation and stormwater in cities, as well as designing natural landscapes in rural areas.
Analyse flooding in Zürich in three easy steps.
1. Figure out surface flow paths
Map large-scale flow patterns as well as detailed flow along streets and around buildings. Explore central Zürich, located along the Limmat River, which drains a catchment area of 2,413 km².
2. Explain flooding from heavy rains
When drainage systems reach their capacity, excess water overflows onto streets. Quickly see where water accumulates and causes flooding.
3. Analyse flooding with interactive tools
Use interactive analyses to get insight into flooded areas and find effective mitigation strategies.
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