⚙️ Kerala Warnings Crisis and Hazard Management system is a cutting-edge, intelligent decision-support and last mile early warning dissemination system designed to revolutionize disaster risk reduction through the integration of advanced technology. The system became functional from 1-4-2024 and was formally inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Kerala on January 21, 2025. The name KaWaCHaM means shield in Malayalam, symbolizing protection for communities against disasters.

Key features
👉 Seamlessly integrating geological and hydro-meteorological sensors across the state for real-time data collection
👉 A powerful backend geodatabase of 280 layers to assess hazards, vulnerabilities, and risks effectively
👉 A robust alerting mechanism, featuring 126 sirens, strobe lights and cameras, ensuring timely mass communication of warnings to all
👉 Centralized activation through State EOC and/or 14 District EOCs
👉 Digital sirens capable of live public address from single point
👉 Network redundancy through 4 channel connectivity

Funding
🔑 Administration Sanction of Rs. 78.59 crores including CAPEX (funded under NCRMP II) and O & M (funded from State Disaster Response Fund)

Impact
📌 2025 Monsoon Season: System activated to provide real-time siren based hooting and audio alerts, strengthening preparedness.
📌 Operation Abhyas: The system was used as part of the nation wide civil defence mock drill named ‘Operation Abhyas’ on 7-5-2025. The drill bolstered civilian readiness against potential hostile threats, particularly in response to escalating tensions with Pakistan following the Pahalgam attack on 22 April 2025. All 14 district participated in the mock drill

Future
🛡️ Addition of AI-driven forecasting for predictive disaster management
🛡️ Increased data feeds through additional APIs

Details
👉 List of sirens can be found here
👉 Location map of sirens can be found here