User Guide

Rain, wind, and temperature are fundamental weather parameters that provide essential information about atmospheric conditions in a specific location.

Rainfall measures the amount of precipitation in millimeters (mm). Wind speed (kph) and direction determine the movement and intensity of air masses. Air temperature is a measure of how hot or cold the air is, which measures in degrees Celsius (DegC).

This system provides observation data of these three parameters in Quezon City such as past (1-hr, 6-hr, 24-hr), current, and forecast (6-hr, 24-hr). Understanding and monitoring these parameters help us prepare for weather changes and make science-based decisions.

Timeline: Historical, Observations, Nowcast, Forecast

Source: Automated Weather Stations, Rain Gauge, Micro Radars, and Komunidad AI Models

Low-Pressure Areas (LPA) and Tropical Cyclones (TCs) are atmospheric systems that can affect weather conditions in a specific region, i.e., in the Philippines.

A Low-Pressure Area (LPA) is an area where the air pressure is lower than its surroundings. It can cause unstable weather like cloudy weather, heavy rains, and sometimes severe thunderstorms.

Tropical Cyclones, on the other hand, are intense low-pressure systems that form over warm tropical or subtropical waters. They have strong winds that rotate around a center. It can bring heavy rains, strong winds, and dangerous conditions, such as flooding and landslides.

The system provides the precise location, forecast track, and intensity of LPAs, forecast cone, or TCs based on the latest information from the sources. It provides the distance between a weather system and a barangay in Quezon City. Understanding these systems helps us prepare and stay safe during extreme weather events.

Timeline: Historical, Observation, Forecast
Source: PAGASA, JMA, JTWC

Lightning is a powerful electric spark that happens in the sky during a thunderstorm. A thunderstorm is a type of cloud that includes rain and lightning. Thunderstorms can be dangerous. Lightning occurs during every thunderstorm. To help the people of Quezon City stay safe and make informed decisions, IRISE-UP uses data from Vaisala. Vaisala provides accurate information about lightning and thunderstorms in Quezon City through their reliable lightning detection networks, visualization tools, and network management.

Timeline: Observation
Source: Vaisala

Measuring water levels is vital in preventing flooding. Water level monitoring plays a crucial role in providing an early warning system by giving advance notice of potential flood situations. This advanced warning allows for valuable time to protect assets, relocate valuables, and safeguard properties. The Quezon City has implemented five flood sensors in strategic locations including North Fairview, Batasan-San Mateo, Congressional, Quezon Avenue, and Katipunan. These sensors provide access to both historical and real-time water level data in these critical areas, enabling Quezon City to effectively monitor and respond to flood risks.

Timeline: Historical and Observation
Source: Flood Sensors

Measuring air quality is essential for Quezon City as it helps ensure the well-being of its residents. By monitoring the quality of the air they breathe, the city can identify pollutants and harmful substances in the atmosphere. This valuable information, sourced from Komunidad AI Models, provides a timeline of historical, observed, and forecasted data. With this data, Quezon City can make informed decisions and implement effective strategies to reduce pollution, improve air quality, and protect its residents from potential health risks such as respiratory problems and allergies. Taking proactive measures based on accurate air quality measurements, Quezon City strives to create a cleaner and safer environment for all its residents to enjoy.

Timeline: Historical, Observation, Forecast
Source: Komunidad AI Models

An earthquake is a quick movement of rock materials under the earth’s surface that causes the ground to shake violently or weakly. The system provides observation data in Quezon City’s earthquake events in specific real time and date through the use of Earthquake Sensors. The data also shows the sensor name, observation time, current, past (1-hr), and past (6-hr) wherein each sensor has a table to plot the said parameters.

Timeline: Observation
Source: Earthquake Sensor

Mosquito Activities can have a lifestyle impact on our daily lives. Mosquitoes are notorious for their bites and ability to transmit vector-borne diseases such as Dengue or Malaria.

In this system, mosquito activity is under the lifestyle impact in the system. It provides the severity of mosquito activity in a specific location in Quezon City. It has observed and forecasted the activity of mosquitoes in the next hours and days. Monitoring the activities of mosquitoes is essential to minimize lifestyle disruptions and prevent transmission of diseases.

Timeline: Observation and Forecast
Source: Komunidad AI Models

The status of already existing Evacuation Centers in Quezon City can be accessed in the system. Its real time observation data from the QCDRRMO is also further localized by displaying evacuation centers that vary from Barangay Halls, Barangay Buildings, Covered Courts, Open Spaces, Schools, up to Private Properties. Depending on the size of these centers, the capacity displays the numerical amount of what the venue can cater in times of emergency. The status, on the other hand, serves as a guide if the specific evacuation center is on standby, occupied, semi-full, or full.

Timeline: Observation
Source: QCDRRMO