Sistema inteligente de monitoreo y alerta temprana para la gestión hídrica en Macará

Abstract

Abstract: In the canton of Macará, water risk management frequently relies on reactive approaches, often resulting in delayed responses to critical events. This research arises from the need to anticipate hydrometeorological phenomena, specifically the intense rainfall that has historically caused floods in the area. To address this problem, an intelligent system prototype was developed in a fully simulated environment. The solution combines virtual sensors (IoT) with artificial intelligence models capable of analyzing real-time climatic and operational information. Thanks to this integration, the system can process data to issue early warnings, facilitating timely actions to prevent major damage from flooding. The system includes an interactive web dashboard from which local authorities and users can consult live data, view projections, and plan interventions. Although this phase does not involve the installation of physical sensors, the created digital environment faithfully reflects the canton's conditions, allowing the effectiveness of the artificial intelligence model to be tested without relying on expensive infrastructure.