Web-based platform for river flood monitoring

Abstract

River floods are a major challenge. Here we demonstrate a web-based dissemination and sharing platform that brings together the essential information on river floods under a single user interface. The system contains various types of flood-related information such as water levels, flows and rainfall, collected by geosensor networks, as well other kinds of relevant information. The platform can serve as an information channel between experts and authorities, to improve communication and collaboration, and as a web-based source of information for the public, satisfying their need of being timely informed on water and flooding conditions.