Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Everything you need to know about weather alerts, river water levels, dam shutter operations, AI flood risk scores, and emergency helplines.
Q1What is a Red Alert issued by IMD in Kerala?
A Red Alert indicates extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 204.4 mm within a 24-hour period. It signifies imminent flood hazard, widespread inundation, and high risk of landslides in hilly regions. Immediate evacuation and emergency preparedness are mandated.
Q2What is an Orange Alert vs Yellow Alert?
An Orange Alert means very heavy rainfall between 115.6 mm and 204.4 mm in 24 hours, warning authorities and citizens to prepare for emergency evacuations. A Yellow Alert indicates heavy rainfall between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm, advising watchfulness and monitoring.
Q3Which major dams in Kerala open spillway shutters during severe monsoon?
Major dams include Idukki Arch Dam & Cheruthoni, Mullaperiyar, Kakki & Anathode (Pathanamthitta), Banasurasagar (Wayanad), Neyyar (Thiruvananthapuram), Malampuzha (Palakkad), and Idamalayar (Ernakulam). Shutter releases are synchronized with river downstream capacity.
Q4How is the AI Flood Risk Score calculated on Kerala Flood Watch?
Our AI model combines real-time 24-hour rainfall telemetry from IMD, river gauge water level trends from CWC, upstream dam storage percentage & outflow rates, soil saturation indices from Open-Meteo, and historical deluge patterns to output a normalized 0-100% risk score.
Q5Where can I find relief camp locations and emergency helplines in my district?
Visit our /camps page for live relief shelter locations and occupancy. For emergency rescue, dial the State Emergency Operations Centre at 1070 or your District Operations Centre at 1077.
Q6Where does Kerala Flood Watch source its hydrological and weather data?
Data is ingested directly from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Central Water Commission (CWC), Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA), Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB), Open-Meteo API, NASA, and ISRO satellite telemetry.
Have additional questions or need assistance?
Talk to our Multilingual AI Assistant or check official emergency contacts.