Machine Learning Enhances Assam Government’s Disaster Response Amid Floods

Every year, floods displace millions of people in Assam, forcing them to seek shelter in relief camps. In fact, devastating floods were some of the watershed events in the state's history.  Each year, the Indian government allocates hundreds of crores towards relief efforts during Assam floods. But, a major challenge the government faces is ensuring that these funds are effectively utilised and that the right resources reach the appropriate locations promptly.  This issue persists due to the fragmented nature of government data, which is often stored in isolated silos. In the case of Assam government, the data related to disaster management is stored across 18 different departments and other central agencies. But a research lab working at the intersection of data, techno