About Lũ Lụt
The Lũ lụt VR model is an integrated simulation of urban flooding in Đồng Hới, Quảng Bình province. Built using GAMA, a modelling and simulation platform developed by IRD researchers, and paired with a Virtual Reality game environment, it allows users to explore flood scenarios and test various infrastructure strategies in an engaging and educational way.
Lũ Lụt
The Flood VR model is an immersive simulation of urban flooding in Đồng Hới City, Quảng Bình Province, designed to support learning through virtual reality. It allows users to explore flood scenarios and experiment with different infrastructure strategies in an interactive environment.
The experience begins with a short simulation based on historical data, illustrating how the Nhật Lệ River can overflow and flood urban areas under typical conditions. This introduction helps players understand the scale and impact of flooding before entering the main gameplay.
After the simulation ends, the player enters the main game phase. Each round consists of two phases: dike construction and flood release. Among diverse scenarios which users can explore, building different infrastructures in VR leads to notably different results, allowing players to learn by experimenting with real-life solutions.
The VR experience highlights a key insight for players: designating flood expansion zones is a proven and effective strategy in flood management. These zones are areas intentionally left undeveloped or designed to temporarily retain excess water during flood events. By allowing rivers to overflow in controlled spaces, they help reduce pressure on downstream infrastructure and protect urban areas from severe flooding.
For enquiries about implementing this project:
- Director
- IRD - Institut de Recherche pour le Développement/ ACROSS Laboratory
- Email: alexis.drogoul@ird.fr