The unpredictable impacts of the climate crisis and the increasing infrastructure demands are forcing local governments to be more prepared than ever. Masdaf’s Vacuumax offers a fast, mobile, and cost-effective solution for local authorities in situations requiring flood management, wastewater drainage, or emergency evacuation.
In Turkey, the effects of the climate crisis have made rainfall patterns increasingly unpredictable. On one hand, months-long droughts lower dam levels, while on the other, intense downpours lasting just a few hours exceed the capacity of infrastructure, disrupting daily life. This imbalance is intensifying the strain on urban infrastructure each year. With record-breaking temperatures, both droughts and flood disasters can occur in the same season. These unpredictable conditions require local governments to be prepared simultaneously for both water scarcity and sudden flooding.
Data confirms this trend. Turkey recorded 2024 as the hottest year in the past 54 years, while rainfall decreased by 6.3% compared to long-term averages. Sudden heavy rainfall following dry periods caused 1,257 meteorological disasters throughout the year, 35% of which were due to severe rain and flooding. This situation makes it inevitable for local governments to develop strong, fast, and reliable solutions to manage unpredictable weather conditions and infrastructure risks.
Empowering local governments: Vacuumax
Masdaf’s Vacuumax stands out as a specialized solution that strengthens local authorities in the face of these challenges. Thanks to its self-priming design, Vacuumax can quickly pump water from the source level without requiring any additional equipment, making it operational in floods, wastewater drainage, and emergency evacuation scenarios in the shortest time possible.
Vacuumax is available in fixed-cabin, mobile-cabin, and trailer-mounted options to meet different needs. Its durable cabin design allows uninterrupted operation under harsh weather and field conditions, while the traffic-compatible trailer option enables easy deployment across different locations. With low fuel consumption, optimized engine design, and vibration-free operation, Vacuumax provides long-term operational efficiency and budget-friendly performance for local governments.
Reliable solutions across different sectors
Vacuumax is not limited to local government applications. It also provides reliable water management solutions for construction site drainage, mining operations, industrial wastewater management, and agricultural irrigation. This versatility allows a single device to meet the diverse needs of both public institutions and the private sector.
“Building the sustainable infrastructure of the future”
Commenting on the topic, Masdaf CEO Erhan Özdemir said:
“Turkey’s climate reports reveal that droughts and sudden heavy rainfall risks can occur within the same period. This clearly demonstrates the need for more flexible and prepared systems for water and infrastructure management. Vacuumax enables local governments to respond quickly to sudden floods while providing a reliable solution in sectors such as construction, industry, and agriculture. At Masdaf, we are not only developing solutions to meet today’s needs; with our innovative vision in fluid technologies, we aim to build the sustainable infrastructure of the future.”
