Chat Bot on Heat Wave – Disaster Management Institute,Madhya Pradesh

Chat Bot on Heat Wave
Problem
- Lack of real-time, easily accessible guidance on heat-wave preparedness for citizens.
- Limited awareness of preventive measures and symptoms of heat-related illnesses.
- Difficulty accessing emergency-response guidance and heat-wave safety precautions quickly.
- Lack of location-based information on nearby hospitals, health centres and first-aid facilities.
- Need for location-specific IMD heat-wave alerts and warnings through a citizen-friendly platform.
Solution
- Developed a Heat Wave Chatbot providing verified preparedness advisories and government guidelines.
- Integrated location-based Indian Meteorological Department heat-wave alerts into the chatbot.
- Provided information on nearby hospitals, community centres and first-aid facilities.
- Included symptoms of heat-related illnesses, first-aid measures and emergency medical guidance.
- Disseminated Do’s, Don’ts, FAQs and safety advisories through DMI and DWRS digital portals.
Outcomes
- Improved public access to heat-wave alerts and advisories for greater awareness and preparedness.
- Enabled citizens to follow recommended Do’s and Don’ts before, during and after heat waves.
- Strengthened Madhya Pradesh’s disaster-risk-reduction efforts through citizen-centric digital technology.
- Improved access to emergency contacts and guidance for seeking timely medical assistance.
- Made authenticated heat-wave information publicly accessible through DMI and DWRS portals.
SKOCH Award Nominee
Category: State Government – Home Department
Sub-Category: State Government – Home Department
Project: Chat Bot on Heat Wave
Start Date: 2-01-2026
Organisation : Disaster Management Institute,Madhya Pradesh
Respondent: Ashish Bhargava
https://dmibhopal.mp.gov.in/
Level: Club
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Ashish Bhargava at ed@mp.gov.in
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