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Report flooding

Seen water standing or running on a road? Tell us where and how deep. It takes about a minute, and you don't need to sign in.

Are you at the flooded place now?

Reports are anonymous: no names, no sign-in, and we don't keep IP addresses.

Share your location?

Your phone will ask whether this page may use your location. We use it only to put this report in the right place.

  • Nothing is saved until you press Send at the end, after you have checked your answers.
  • We save only the report's location, not your name, phone number or IP address.
  • Location is used only while you fill in this form. While you answer the next questions, your phone sharpens it.

Where is the water?

Search for the area, then tell us the road and a landmark so we can find the exact spot.

Required

A ward, colony, road or well-known place
The road where the water is
Something people know: a temple, school, bus stop, shop, bridge
Lane, colony, building, PIN code

How deep is the water?

Pick the picture closest to what you see.

How high is the water?

Slide the handle on the side up or down until the water matches what you see.

Move the slider

Is the water moving?

 

What does the water look like?

Pick all that apply.

When was it flooded?

Roughly is fine. If someone told you, give the time it happened, not when you heard.

Add a photo?

Optional. A photo helps others see how bad it is.

Your photo

Stay safe: don't step into flood water to take a photo.

Shown with your report. Before sending, your phone makes the photo smaller and removes the location and camera details stored inside it.

Optional. For example how long it has been flooded, or if traffic is stuck.

Help us find the spot

Your phone's location is rough. Tell us the road and a landmark so we can find the exact place.

Required

The road where the water is
Something people know: a temple, school, bus stop, shop, bridge
Lane, colony, building, PIN code

Check and send

Tap "Change" to fix anything. Nothing has been saved yet.

Your report will be shown publicly with the other flood reports. Your answers, without the photo, are shared as open data under CC BY 4.0. No names, no sign-in, no IP addresses.

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