MUMBAI, India, April 17 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202531129516 A) filed by Asansol Engineering College, Asansol, West Bengal, on Dec. 20, 2025, for 'iot-enabled flood prediction and early warning system.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. Sheuli Chakraborty; Dr. Avishek Banerjee; and Mr. Sudip Kumar De.
The application for the patent was published on April 17, under issue no. 16/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "An Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled flood prediction and early warning system is disclosed for urban environments. The system utilizes a distributed network of water level, rainfall, and flow sensors communicating through wireless networks to a cloud-based analytics platform. Machine learning algorithms analyze historical and real-time data to predict flood risks and issue early warnings to authorities and the public. The system supports multi-channel alerts, including SMS, sirens, and dashboard updates, ensuring timely response. It offers scalability, low-cost deployment, and solar-powered operation, making it suitable for smart city applications and disaster risk mitigation."
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