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Monitoring and Warning of Flooding

This document presents an IoT-based system for monitoring and warning of flooding conditions, utilizing NodeMCU, ultrasonic sensors, and the ThingSpeak IoT Cloud Platform. The system effectively tracks water levels, provides visual and audible alerts, and enhances community preparedness against floods. It demonstrates feasibility in mitigating flood risks and encourages proactive management of flood emergencies.

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Monitoring and Warning of Flooding

This document presents an IoT-based system for monitoring and warning of flooding conditions, utilizing NodeMCU, ultrasonic sensors, and the ThingSpeak IoT Cloud Platform. The system effectively tracks water levels, provides visual and audible alerts, and enhances community preparedness against floods. It demonstrates feasibility in mitigating flood risks and encourages proactive management of flood emergencies.

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Monitoring and Warning of

Flooding Conditions Using


IoT-Based System
Abstract

 Flooding remains a devastating global challenge, with severe


consequences for lives and economies. A lack of effective warning
systems exacerbates these impacts. This study introduces an IoT-
based system incorporating NodeMCU, ultrasonic sensors, and the
ThingSpeak IoT Cloud Platform to detect and measure rising water
levels. The system processes real-time data and presents it
graphically while alerting users through LED indicators and audible
alarms. The results demonstrate the system’s ability to monitor flood
conditions and issue timely warnings to authorities, enhancing
community preparedness and risk mitigation.
Introduction

 Floods are one of the most devastating natural disasters, causing


significant loss of life, property, and economic resources globally.
Efficient response systems are critical during floods to minimize
damage. In India, frequent hydrometeorological disasters emphasize
the importance of effective monitoring and warning systems. This
paper presents an IoT-based flood monitoring system that uses
ultrasonic sensors, the NodeMCU ESP8266 microcontroller, and the
ThingSpeak IoT Cloud Platform. The system aims to track water
levels, provide visual warnings, and notify relevant authorities to
enable timely responses and reduce the impacts of flooding.
Conclusion

 The IoT-based flood monitoring and warning system demonstrated its


feasibility and effectiveness in mitigating flood risks. By leveraging
ultrasonic sensors and cloud-based platforms like ThingSpeak, the
system provided real-time tracking of water levels, visual warnings,
and audible alerts. Enhanced with more sensors, the system’s
accuracy and responsiveness could significantly improve. It serves as
a valuable tool for governments and organizations to manage flood
emergencies proactively. This technology empowers communities to
make informed decisions, reducing casualties and property damage
during catastrophic flooding events.
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