
The National Flood Monitoring IoT Hackathon 2026 invites students, developers, engineers, researchers, startups, and innovators to design affordable IoT-powered flood monitoring and early warning systems. Participants are challenged to develop solutions that collect real-time environmental data, transmit it to cloud platforms, visualize insights through dashboards, and deliver timely SMS or WhatsApp alerts to vulnerable communities. The hackathon aims to encourage practical innovations that strengthen disaster preparedness, improve flood response, and build more resilient communities. Challenge Areas: IoT & Embedded Systems Flood & Rainfall Monitoring Cloud Computing AI & Data Analytics Dashboards & Visualization SMS/WhatsApp Early Warning Systems Phase 1 proposal submissions are now open. Submission Deadline: 21 August 2026 Cash prizes available for winning teams.