Context:
The Trishakti Sappers, (Part of the Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps) developed the Advanced Flood Monitoring System (AFMS) as a proactive measure to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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- It has won recognition at Inno Yodha, a national competition promoting innovative defense and disaster management solutions.
- The system was inspired by the Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) in the Teesta River, Sikkim, in October 2023, which caused significant loss of life.
Features:
- The AFMS uses advanced technology including a microcontroller, UV sensor, and GSM module, based on the SONAR principle.
- It monitors water levels in real time to detect potential flooding.
- When flooding is detected, the system sends SMS alerts to relevant authorities.
- The system enables quick disaster response and evacuation.
- It provides accurate and timely warnings, improving disaster preparedness.
- Designed to protect both military personnel and the civilian population from flash floods and related disasters.