IIT-Bombay Develops Hyperlocal Online Platforms for Rainfall Forecasting and Flood MonitoringIIT-Bombay Develops Hyperlocal Online Platforms for Rainfall Forecasting and Flood Monitoring The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) has created experimental hyperlocal online platforms for predicting rainfall and monitoring floods during the monsoon season. Development and Scope Developed by a team from IIT-B’s Interdisciplinary Programme in Climate Studies (IDPCS), the system is currently limited to Mumbai. Accessibility Rainfall forecasts and flood updates can be accessed via the web portal (https://www.mumbaiflood.in/) and the MUMBAI FLOOD APP, allowing individuals to plan their activities accordingly. Collaboration and Funding The initiative is supported by the HDFC-ERGO IIT Bombay (HE-IITB) Innovation Lab, with funding from HDFC ERGO, and in partnership with the MCGM Centre for Municipal Capacity Building and Research (MCMCR). Data Sources and Forecasting The system utilizes weather data from the Indian Meteorology Department (IMD) and over 60 automatic weather stations in Mumbai. Rainfall forecasts are derived from Global Forecasting Systems (GFS) and refined using AI/ML modeling. Key Features * Rainfall Updates: Hourly rainfall estimates for the next 24 hours * Water Level Monitoring: Real-time water level data from nine stations in flood-prone areas * Flood Reporting: Users can report flooding in their vicinity through the web portal or app * Railway Station Flooding: Information on flooding at local railway stations * Sentiment Analysis: Analysis of social media posts related to the monsoon to identify positive and negative sentiment Current Situation Mumbai has received over 1,000 mm of rainfall this monsoon season. The Regional Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Mumbai and several other districts in Maharashtra. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has also issued a high tide warning. This innovative system provides near real-time information to help Mumbaikars stay informed and prepared during the monsoon season.
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) has developed experimental hyperlocal online platforms for rainfall forecasting and flood monitoring during the monsoon season.
The system has been developed by a team of students, faculty and staff from IIT-B’s Interdisciplinary Programme in Climate Studies (IDPCS). The system is currently only developed for Mumbai.
The near real-time rainfall and flood information can be accessed through the web portal, https://www.mumbaiflood.in/ and the MUMBAI FLOOD APP. The portal and the app provide rainfall forecasts and flood updates so that people can plan their days accordingly.
The initiative is being taken by HDFC-ERGO IIT Bombay (HE-IITB) Innovation Lab, with funding from HDFC ERGO, in collaboration with the MCGM Centre for Municipal Capacity Building and Research (MCMCR).
The system uses weather data from the Indian Meteorology Department (IMD)’s key observatories at Colaba, Santacruz and Marine Lines, as well as over 60 automatic weather stations and rain gauge stations in Mumbai and surrounding areas.
The hyperlocal rainfall forecasts are derived from Global Forecasting Systems (GFS) and enhanced by AI/ML modeling. Users can access hourly rainfall updates for the next 24 hours in the Rainfall tab in both the web portal and the app.Users can get live water level information. The system has nine water level monitoring stations in different flood-prone areas of Mumbai. The stations will attempt to provide near real-time water logging updates during the monsoon.Users can report flooding in their area by completing the water level form on the web portal or mobile app.
Moreover, the system provides real-time information about flooding at local railway stations in Mumbai.
People can also learn about ‘negative’ and ‘positive’ sentiments related to the monsoon. The system will record posts by X people with hashtags like #MumbaiRains.
In Mumbai, the Regional Meteorological Department (RMC) today issued an orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Palghar, Satara and Kolhapur. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) today issued a high tide warning. According to reports, Mumbai has received rainfall of more than 1,000 mm this monsoon season.
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