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The Hindu
27-05-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
Pre-deployment of teams at vulnerable points, coordination among GHMC, Traffic Police, Water Board, SPDCL, HYDRAA must during monsoon
Flood monitoring and traffic management at the 141 known waterlogging hotspots within Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) limits was among the issues discussed at the monsoon preparedness meeting at the Telangana Integrated Command and Control Centre (TGICCC) in Banjara Hills on Monday (May 26). Hyderabad Police Commissioner C.V. Anand stressed on the pre-deployment of teams at these vulnerable points and field-level coordination among GHMC, Traffic Police, Water Board, Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (TGSPDCL), Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) and volunteer groups to ensure quick response during downpours. To facilitate seamless coordination, he called for optimal use of TGICCC's advanced monitoring and communication systems. He urged all departments to anticipate challenges proactively rather than reacting to crises after they unfold. The session also reviewed measures for uninterrupted power supply during storms, diverting floodwater to nalas, and responding to seasonal disease outbreaks. The structural integrity of buildings was another point of concern, with officials stressing immediate identification and intervention regarding dilapidated structures. Director General of the Telangana State Disaster Response and Fire Services Y. Nagi Reddy called for a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for monsoon-related emergencies. He emphasised the inclusion of all key departments, especially medical and health, to streamline responsibilities and response mechanisms. Deployment of Aapda Mitra volunteers and NGOs for emergency support and use of services like the SACHET mobile app to ensure public access to timely alerts, was also discussed.
India Today
06-05-2025
- India Today
Nationwide alert system SACHET portal: What citizens need to know
In an effort to improve disaster management and public safety, India has launched the SACHET Portal, a state-of-the-art system that provides real-time alerts during natural and man-made disasters. Developed by the Indian government, the portal was first launched in 2023 before being revised comprehensively in 2024. Developed on the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) platform, the SACHET alert portal is a national platform utilised for the dispatch of warning messages to the public in various regions of the country. Spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Sachet Portal dispatches crucial alerts in the form of SMS, mobile alerts, and browser notifications, to facilitate early and widespread dissemination of crucial information. The portal delivers alerts in multiple languages and simultaneously pushes them to all media platforms, including social and digital, ensuring wide and immediate public reach. The alert system is managed by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and is coordinated with major agencies such as the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Central Water Commission (CWC), INCOIS, Forest Survey of India (FSI), and Defence Geoinformatics Research Establishment (DGRE). These agencies collectively provide real-time information that is then pushed as alerts through geo-intelligence. SACHET PORTAL: HOW ALERTS GET DELIVERED SMS Notifications: Sent under the title "XX-NDMAEW", the alerts are sent according to users' locations and are published in different Indian languages. Mobile App Notifications: The Sachet phone application enables on-the-go push notifications for those who subscribe from various locations. Browser Notifications: Push notifications are offered to desktop and laptop users via browser notifications, adding a second layer of timely delivery. India CAP RSS Feed: The alert will be published on the RSS feed as well, and agencies (News agencies etc.) subscribed for the RSS feed will get alerts and they can further disseminate/broadcast the warning to the public. The SACHET portal can be activated during a wide range of emergency situations, covering both natural disasters and man-made crises. WHERE AND WHEN CAN THE SACHET ALERT PORTAL BE USED? Earthquakes: Rapid alerts on seismic activity. Cyclones and storms: Warnings for coastal and inland regions. Tsunamis: Early warnings issued by ocean monitoring agencies. Forest fires: Notifications for at-risk forest zones. Industrial accidents: Alerts for chemical leaks, explosions, or fires in industrial zones. Terror attacks or major security threats: Immediate public alerts to ensure safety. Pandemics or health emergencies: Information on disease outbreaks, lockdowns, or containment zones. Riot situations: Public warnings in case of civil unrest or law and order disruption. National emergencies: Communication during nationwide crises or government-declared emergencies. It reduces confusion and delay, making it possible for citizens to prepare or respond quickly. In times of need, this technology-based portal could be instrumental in saving lives and property across India. The Sachet Portal is designed to offer equal communication on every platform in the event of natural or man-made disasters. This is especially helpful for individuals with family members across different regions of the country or for those who travel regularly. With the integration of digital technology, multilingual assistance, and inter-department coordination, the Sachet portal has emerged as a primary disaster management tool in India.
