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18/08/23 07:15 AM IST

Mobile App ‘Floodwatch’

In News
  • A FloodWatch mobile app has been launched for real time flood forecast situations across the country.
Features
  • The app will disseminate information related to the flood situation and forecasts up to 7 days on a real-time basis to the public.
  • The in-house developed user-friendly app has readable and audio broadcast and all the information is available in 2 languages, viz. English and Hindi.
  • Key feature of the app includes real-time flood monitoring where users can check up-to-date flood situation throughout the country.
  • The app utilizes near real-time river flow data from various sources.
  • The app also provides flood forecast at nearest location where users can check the flood advisory at the station nearest to them on the Home Page itself.
  • Other key features include forecast using an Interactive Map where users can check the CWC Flood Forecast (up to 24 hours) or Flood Advisory (up to 7 days) either by directly selecting the station from map or the user can also search for the name of the station in the search box.
  • The location will be zoomed in on the map when the name of the station will be selected from the dropdown.
  • The app will also provide State-wise/Basin-wise Flood Forecast (up to 24 hours) or Flood Advisory (up to 7 days) which can be accessed by selecting specific stations, state wise or basin wise from the dropdown menu.
Significance
  • “FloodWatch” app utilizes advanced technologies such as satellite data analysis, mathematical modelling, and real-time monitoring to deliver accurate and timely flood forecasts.
  • With this app, users can access essential information regarding flood situation in the country.
  • The user-friendly interface will make it easy for anyone to stay informed and minimise risk during flood events.
Source- PIB

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