SnapFlood

Flooding, particularly in cities, has been getting much attention recently because of associated socio-economic consequences. To do any kind of scientific, engineering and policy-relevant work, one important element is accurate data/information on when and where floods happened and how much water there was. Traditional methods were out there and are helpful for riverine flooding but not for city floods. Unlike riverine floods, urban floods exhibit great spatial and temporal variability, highlighting the need for innovative data recording methods. In this regard, we, the RAFT (Rainfall-runoff Analysis and Forecasting Tools) research team at IIT Hyderabad, are putting the efforts that allow us to raft through flood-relevant challenges. One such innovative effort is SnapFlood – a platform/app/tool that allows one to snap flood-relevant images/videos highlighting flooded waters, flooded properties, etc, and upload them. One can snap images of the flood anywhere in the world, which, over time, has become a great flood archive and comes in handy for science, engineering, and policy. Therefore, we encourage you to snap the floods using SnapFlood but always prioritize safety when capturing these images/videos.

SnapFlood is a user-friendly mobile app designed to enable real-time flood reporting. By allowing users to submit images, videos, and observations about flood conditions, SnapFlood creates a valuable flood data archive that can be used for research, policy-making, and flood management.

 With SnapFlood, anyone can: 

• Capture flood-relevant images or videos that showcase flooded areas, water levels, and flood impacts;

• Upload these images/videos directly from your phone, adding vital information like rainfall levels, water depth estimates, and remarks;

• Contribute to a growing GLOBAL archive of flood data that can help scientists, engineers, and policymakers better understand and respond to flood events.

You can upload flood data from any place in the world. 

Get Involved

Download the App: Available on the Google Play Store. Simply search for "SnapFlood" and install it on your device.

Submit Reports: Help your community by submitting reports whenever you encounter flooding. Every report contributes to better flood preparedness and management.

Connect & Collaborate

We’re always looking to collaborate with academic institutions, organizations, government agencies, and communities who share our vision for improved flood management and resilience. If you’re interested in collaborating, please reach out to us.

✉ snapflood@iith.ac.in | satishr@ce.iith.ac.in

SnapFlood TM - What we want is a picture(s)/video(s) from your camera or cell phone showing flooded waters. Before taking a picture, A. you must switch on ‘share location’ option ; B. have a land mark in the picture

In addition to photos or videos of floods, one can add other additional information such as the name of the city and area, depth of water stagnated (e.g., less than half feet, more than half-feet, etc). Please note that except for images/videos, all other information is not mandatory. You can upload flood pictures/videos for any city on Earth. 

Please note that the 'Google form' requires one to sign with a Google account. However, note that the identity of the user will not be revealed and no information will be shared with the third parties. The information will be used in the context of 'urban flood'. We greatly appreciate your help.

Here are sample images: