The Periyar-Chalakkudy Basin in Kerala faces flood risks due to intense monsoons and steep terrain. A flood forecasting system, aquaFLOOD, was developed to enhance disaster preparedness.
For decades, India’s approach to cyclone management operated through fragmented structures that struggled to scale. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) served as the sole source of forecasting information,based on time series data released through formal channels that moved at deliberate pace rather than the immediate need for cyclone early warning system demand.
