FloodWatch India 2.0: Advanced Flood Monitoring App Launched

FloodWatch India 2.0, launched on August 13, 2024, is an updated version of the original app, developed by the Central Water Commission (CWC) in response to deadly flooding in several Indian states due to surplus monsoon. The app offers real-time flood information and forecasts.

Launch and Development of FloodWatch India 2.0

FloodWatch India 2.0 App Launched on August 13, 2024, by Union Minister for Jal Shakti, C.R. Paatil
Developed in-house by the Central Water Commission (CWC)
Upgraded version of the original FloodWatch India app launched on August 17, 2023
Aims to disseminate real-time flood information and forecasts to the public

Utilizes advanced technologies:

- Satellite data analysis
- Mathematical modeling
- Real-time monitoring
Available for free download on both Android and iOS devices
Developed in response to deadly flooding in several states due to surplus monsoon

Key Features and Improvements

Expanded monitoring network:

- Increased from 200 to 592 flood monitoring stations
- Provides a more comprehensive overview of flood conditions across India
Real-time flood forecasts up to 7 days in advance
Information on storage levels of 150 major reservoirs:
- Critical for drinking water, irrigation, and power generation
- Helps understand potential flood situations in downstream areas
User-friendly interface with information in English and Hindi
Available in both readable text and audio broadcast format
Flood forecast for the nearest location on the home page
Provides likely extent of submergence to aid evacuation decisions
State-wise and basin-wise flood forecasts up to 24 hours

Public Safety and Accessibility

Designed to enhance public safety during flood events
Accessible to users globally through smartphone devices
Provides easy-to-understand formats for flood information and alerts
Allows users to make informed decisions about evacuation
Helps in understanding flood risks in specific areas
Contributes to better flood management and preparedness
Addresses the need for timely information during extreme weather events
Particularly relevant due to above-normal monsoon (6% surplus until August 12, 2024)

Context and Significance

Launched amid deadly flooding and landslides across several Indian states
Responds to the increasing frequency of extreme weather events:
- Attributed to climate change by scientists
- Exacerbated by rapid infrastructure development in ecologically sensitive zones
Example of recent disaster: 231 people killed in Kerala's Wayanad on July 30 due to landslides
Part of broader government efforts to improve flood forecasting and management
Aligns with the need for technological solutions to address climate-related challenges
Represents a step towards more informed and prepared communities
Potential to reduce loss of life and property damage during flood events

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