09/02/2026
Over the past three weeks, we spent an intense and energising time with our Dutch partners from TU Delft and Eindhoven University of Technology as part of the Resilient Hydrotwin (RHT) Project. An interdisciplinary group of hydrologists, engineers, computer scientists, social scientists, and ecologists came together to explore how Digital Twin (DT) tool can support urban flood resilience in Rotterdam and Tambaram.
The collaboration included team exchanges and field visits to critical flood-prone locations in Tambaram — including the Adyar River, Chitalpakkam water body, and Pappan Channel to better understand on-ground realities. We also interacted with officials from the Tambaram City Municipal Corporation (TCMC) and visited the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC). In a multi-stakeholder workshop with government officials and practitioners, we had some really valuable conversation on how grey and blue-green infrastructure can be combined to reduce flood risks, and how these insights can be integrated into a DT for enhancing flood governance efforts by the urban local body.
We wrapped up the three weeks with a Climate Adaptation Board Game developed by , which was both fun and surprisingly insightful. It clearly showed how people might think, decide, and act—on their own or together—when dealing with disaster risks. Watching how psychology, local context, available resources, awareness levels, and even the rules of the game shaped outcomes was fascinating. Big thanks to Zhaowen and Johan for patiently walking us through the game and keeping up with our many questions and excitement during the three-hour session.
While these weeks were hectic, they were also incredibly exciting, eye-opening, and productive. We’re heading into the next phase with a clear plan and lots of momentum. Huge thanks to the entire India (Indian Institute of Technology, Madras)–Dutch RHT team for the collaboration, energy, and teamwork — it’s truly been a pleasure working together!
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