Metropolitan Government of Tokyo on September 12, has launched a water treatment measure to help deal with natural calamities like typhoons and squalls which frequently affects city and to keep city safe. Eika Saionji, Bureau of Construction, Tokyo Metropolitan Government said most important aim of Tokyo Metropolitan Government is  safety of citizens. preparation of infrastructure is developed by Bureau of Construction. To keep a curb on appropriate evacuation Tokyo Metropolitan Government provides rain and flood information through Tokyo Metropolitan Government water disaster prevention general information system.

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Cameras installed across river to monitor situation

Cameras are installed at 47 points on banks of river and situation of river is being monitored by authorities around clock. government also analyses and observes information of rain and water gauges and communicates appropriate information to citizens.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government said it frequently monitors situation in Tokyo and is concerned about safety of city. When water level rises and reaches dangerous mark, data is automatically dispatched to control room of water disaster prevention room.

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People can check real-time status on internet

system is designed to provide information both to citizens and foreign tourists on internet in various langus. People can check real-time status of river and water level using location of PCs and smartphones. government official said during time of a typhoon or heavy rainfall, evacuation is necessary to prevent urban flood disasters. information system is set to alert citizens of dangerous situations involving eir rains or flooding rivers viaa internet by real-time process.

Japan always bears brunt of natural disasters like earthquakes and severe flooding because it lies in Ring of Fire. aim to gear up disaster prevention techlogies in Japan is increasing as city nears to host 2020 Olympics.

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(with ANI inputs)