- The state launched its “Real-Time Flood Forecasting & Spatial Decision Support System” (RTFF & SDSS) covering ~4,974 sq km around Chennai and nearby districts. AffairsCloud
- It integrates data from automatic rain gauges, weather stations, water-level recorders, and gate sensors. The project is funded by the World Bank under the Project Development Grant Fund, implemented via Tamil Nadu Urban Infrastructure Financial Services Limited (TNUIFSL) and supervised by Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M). AffairsCloud
Why it matters: As climate change intensifies and urban floods become more frequent, such systems are critical for early warning and disaster mitigation. It’s a positive infrastructure/dev policy story.
Tip for posting: Emphasise the technology, scope (~5,000 sq km), expected benefits (faster alerts, better planning). Add a visual (map or sensor network) if available.
