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Chiang Mai University is advancing flood preparedness through FloodBoy and Flood Eye, data-driven innovations designed to monitor water conditions, assess flood risks, and support local decision-making.On October 7, 2026, Prof. Practice Sate Sampattagul, Ph.D., Head of the Climate Change Data Center (CCDC), participated in a press conference and innovation handover event titled “Managing Flood Risks through Research and Innovation: Early Warning, Mitigation, Relief, and Recovery,” organized by the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT).FloodBoy monitors local water conditions and connects data with community networks, while Flood Eye provides spatial flood monitoring and risk assessment to help identify vulnerable areas and inform preparedness plans.The presentation highlighted how CMU research and technology can be applied in real-world settings, helping communities access timely information, prepare earlier, and reduce the potential impacts of flooding.