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The floods have, over the years, become a disaster to Malaysia because of factors such as climate change, rapid urbanization, as well as unreliable rainfalls associated with increased climate variability. Indeed, the situation demands creative, technology-based alternatives to traditional disaster relief infrastructure. The Disaster Tower innovation comes in as a STEM-based innovation aimed at addressing the issue of floods via the intersection of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Unlike existing towers that serve one main function, for instance, telecommunication towers and observation towers, the Disaster Tower has been engineered to play multiple roles in disaster management systems. This ensures the provision of real-time flood monitoring sensors, Early Warning Systems that are data-driven, as well as communication systems necessary for quick dissemination of precise details. These towers act as emergency coordination centers as well as temporary safety shelters to the victims.

The Disaster Tower can be engineered as a stationary structure, as well as a mobile structure. The mathematical modeling and data analytics can be helpful in making predictions in relation to floods. Integration of technology can be beneficial in making coordination effective among different authorities and citizens. The invention can be beneficial in attaining the objectives prescribed by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 13 (Climate Action). Overall, the Disaster Tower provides a scalable, sustainable, and life-saving STEM solution to strengthen disaster resilience in Malaysia.