Google's new feature 'Flood Alerts' to be available in India now

After 2015 became the most disaster struck year ever, technology giants started coming up with solutions to make critical information like details of the hazard, map and expected timeline, accessible to all. After 'cyclone alerts’, Google Maps & Now Cards will display 'Flood Alerts' for India. It will also help with tips on how to stay safe.

"Google will be providing 'River level' information for over 170 regions across India in which the Central Water Commission (CWC) has active observation stations. Users can now find 'flood alerts' along with 'river level' information and get public emergency alerts in case of floods," said the company release.

Users can browse all active alerts at google.org/public alerts, and relevant alerts will also appear on normal Google Maps searches depending on the query. Clicking through an alert on the map displays more info from the organization sending the alert.

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