Published: 27 October 2025The Daily JagranGovernance
Chennai Becomes First Indian City with Real-Time Flood Forecasting System
Chennai became the first Indian city to implement a Real-Time Flood Forecasting and Spatial Decision Support System (RTFF & SDSS) in October 2025. The system covers the Adyar, Cooum, Kosasthalaiyar, and Kovalam rivers, spanning approximately 4,974 sq km across Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, and Ranipet districts.
Costing ₹107.2 crore, the project was executed with World Bank support and managed by TNUIFSL through consultants SECON-JBA, with technical oversight by IIT-Madras. The system provides accurate river and tank water level forecasts and street-level flood predictions for vulnerable areas.
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Q: Evaluate how Chennai's Real-Time Flood Forecasting and Spatial Decision Support System, covering 4,974 sq km across five districts, advances urban disaster management in India.
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Chennai became India's first city with a Real-Time Flood Forecasting and Spatial Decision Support System in October 2025, covering Adyar, Cooum, Kosasthalaiyar, and Kovalam rivers across 4,974 sq km and five districts. Costing ₹107.2 crore with World Bank support, TNUIFSL execution, SECON-JBA consultancy, and IIT-Madras oversight, it delivers street-level flood predictions.
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Which city has implemented a Real-Time Flood Forecasting and Spatial Decision Support System for its basin?
Explanation · Correct answer CChennai has implemented a Real-Time Flood Forecasting and Spatial Decision Support System (RTFF & SDSS) for the Chennai basin. The official project page lists the basin's sub-basins as Kosasthalayar, Cooum, Adyar, Kovalam, Nandiyar and Nagariyar.
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What is Chennai's Real-Time Flood Forecasting System RTFF SDSS?
**Chennai** became the **first Indian city** to implement a **Real-Time Flood Forecasting and Spatial Decision Support System (RTFF & SDSS)** in October 2025. The system covers the **Adyar, Cooum, Kosasthalaiyar, and Kovalam rivers** across 4,974 sq km.
Which rivers does Chennai's flood forecasting system cover?
Chennai's **RTFF & SDSS** system covers the **Adyar, Cooum, Kosasthalaiyar, and Kovalam rivers**, spanning approximately **4,974 sq km** across **Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, and Ranipet districts**.
How much did Chennai's flood forecasting system cost?
Chennai's **Real-Time Flood Forecasting System** cost **₹107.2 crore**, executed with **World Bank support** and managed by **TNUIFSL** through consultants **SECON-JBA** with technical oversight by **IIT-Madras**.
Who supported the development of Chennai's flood forecasting system?
Chennai's **RTFF & SDSS** was developed with **World Bank support** and managed by **TNUIFSL (Tamil Nadu Urban Infrastructure Financial Services Limited)** through consultants **SECON-JBA**, with technical oversight from **IIT-Madras**.
Why is Chennai being the first Indian city with real-time flood forecasting significant?
Chennai's **RTFF & SDSS** is significant because frequent flooding from cyclones and heavy rains has plagued the city. As the **first Indian city** with this system, Chennai can now provide **street-level flood predictions** and advance warnings, potentially saving lives and reducing economic losses.
