206
Y. Shukla and B. Mall
Alert - 1
8.50 Meters
Alert - 2
9.50 Meters
Alert - 3
10.40 Meters
Warning - 1
• Be Alert
•210 CenƟmeters
Warning - 2
• Be Prepared
•230 CenƟmeteres
Warning - 3
• Evacuate
•250 CenƟmeteres
Fig. 17.2 Example of warning and alert levels based on the thresholds recorded from the past
experiences. Source PGVS
gauges have been established in Nepal and India. The alert levels are fairly specific
to a particular community and warnings are issued for a particular community based
on the water levels compared to pre-monsoon levels. Hence, the system takes into
account a locale-specific vulnerability, and exposure to rising waters and provides a
context-specific warning.
17.2.3 Generating Data from the Frontlines
The project has been instrumental in the installation of river gauges at strategic
locations close to the villages which get affected due to the floods in the region. The
water level is periodically monitored at these locations along with the data generated
by DHM. The information is then corroborated for issue of alerts from the district
hub. It is important to mention that this information is generated by the communities
trained as task forces under the initiative from the project villages.
17.2.4 Dissemination of Alerts and Warnings
In addition to the electronic display boards in the communities which could lose
connectivity during floods, information is shared with voice and text messages. The
mobile numbers of key personnel both in the communities and district and state level
functionaries are registered for dissemination of information.
The contacts are arranged in groups based on the project area and can be subdivided as well. This gives a quick access during emergencies. The information is
directly sent to all the mobiles registered in the group and information can be given
in local language as well (Hindi). This is handled by authorized personnel of communication department of the PGVS or anyone assigned by the authority. Similarly,
voice messages are sent with demystified information to the people expected to be
affected by the rising waters.
Y. Shukla and B. Mall
Alert - 1
8.50 Meters
Alert - 2
9.50 Meters
Alert - 3
10.40 Meters
Warning - 1
• Be Alert
•210 CenƟmeters
Warning - 2
• Be Prepared
•230 CenƟmeteres
Warning - 3
• Evacuate
•250 CenƟmeteres
Fig. 17.2 Example of warning and alert levels based on the thresholds recorded from the past
experiences. Source PGVS
gauges have been established in Nepal and India. The alert levels are fairly specific
to a particular community and warnings are issued for a particular community based
on the water levels compared to pre-monsoon levels. Hence, the system takes into
account a locale-specific vulnerability, and exposure to rising waters and provides a
context-specific warning.
17.2.3 Generating Data from the Frontlines
The project has been instrumental in the installation of river gauges at strategic
locations close to the villages which get affected due to the floods in the region. The
water level is periodically monitored at these locations along with the data generated
by DHM. The information is then corroborated for issue of alerts from the district
hub. It is important to mention that this information is generated by the communities
trained as task forces under the initiative from the project villages.
17.2.4 Dissemination of Alerts and Warnings
In addition to the electronic display boards in the communities which could lose
connectivity during floods, information is shared with voice and text messages. The
mobile numbers of key personnel both in the communities and district and state level
functionaries are registered for dissemination of information.
The contacts are arranged in groups based on the project area and can be subdivided as well. This gives a quick access during emergencies. The information is
directly sent to all the mobiles registered in the group and information can be given
in local language as well (Hindi). This is handled by authorized personnel of communication department of the PGVS or anyone assigned by the authority. Similarly,
voice messages are sent with demystified information to the people expected to be
affected by the rising waters.