Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Meghalaya SDMA Leads Northeast in Disaster Alert System
Imagine a special system that quickly warns people about dangers like floods and storms.
Meghalaya is using this system, called CAP, better than other states in the Northeast.
It sends alerts to phones and other devices.
These alerts tell people about different kinds of threats, like heavy rain or strong winds.
The system gets its information from the India Meteorological Department.
This helps people get ready and stay safe when something bad is about to happen.
Meghalaya has sent many alerts already, helping a lot of people.
Meghalaya's SDMA leads the Northeast in using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) for disaster warnings.
The SDMA has sent 62 alert messages to over 7.28 lakh mobile subscribers.
The integrated system uses SMS, apps, browser notifications, and satellite channels.
Alerts cover hazards like floods, cyclones, and lightning.
Timely alerts come from the India Meteorological Department's Shillong center.
- Who
- The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) in Meghalaya.
- What
- The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) in Meghalaya is using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) to send real-time disaster warnings.
- When
- An official made the claim on Wednesday.
- Where
- Meghalaya, in the Northeast region of India.
- Why
- To strengthen last-mile connectivity during emergencies by providing faster and more accurate warnings.
- Organization
- State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA)
- Alert System
- Common Alerting Protocol (CAP)
- Alerts Sent
- 62
- Subscribers Reached
- 7.28 lakh+
- Alert SMS Sent
- 13.84 lakh
- Alert Sources
- India Meteorological Department