Early flood detection and rescue using bioinformatic devices, internet of things (IOT) and Android application

Abstract

Purpose

The impact of natural disasters on human life, the environment and the flora and fauna can be contained to large extent by intelligent human intervention. This study introduces the human capabilities which can be extended considerably with technology. Internet of things have always provided opportunities for predicting and managing manmade/natural disasters. The extreme reason for causing soil erosions, landslides, cloud bursts, floods, etc., are due to excessive rainfall. However, the flood is one of the most happening natural disasters, following Bihar to be the most affected region due to floods. Lots of lives and properties were lost and damaged.

Design/methodology/approach

This implemented researchers to introduce an advanced solution for such calamities. Expectations were developed that it would signalize authority as early as possible so that advanced measures are taken before the effect. The lack of sensing or alarming technology in India pushed researchers to develop a model using the Android app that basically detected the upcoming flood and other calamities.

Findings

Most importantly the entire model was programmed with IoT and its techniques so that the response is quicker and more accurate.

Originality/value

This research study is original.

Citation

Khan, R., Shabaz, M., Hussain, S., Ahmad, F. and Mishra, P. (2022), "Early flood detection and rescue using bioinformatic devices, internet of things (IOT) and Android application", World Journal of Engineering, Vol. 19 No. 2, pp. 204-215. https://doi.org/10.1108/WJE-05-2021-0269