Baringo Floodwatch

Smart Solutions,Brighter Futures

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🌊 Lake Baringo FloodWatch: Smart Solutions,Brighter Futures

🧭 Inspiration

Lake Baringo, one of Kenya’s most iconic lakes, was once a thriving destination for education, tourism, and fishing, but a news report changed everything: The lake had burst its banks, unleashing a relentless tide that brought hippopotamuses and crocodiles into human settlements. Schools were submerged, families rendered homeless and thousands of learners were forced out of classrooms. This moment sparked a question in me:
What if technology could warn, protect, and empower these communities before disaster strikes?

📚 What I Learned

  • Flooding is not just a natural event it’s a social emergency.
  • Real-time data and predictive analytics can save lives.
  • Accessibility is critical: Many affected users rely on basic phones and need offline solutions.
  • Inclusion must be intentional designing for persons without internet connectivity, low literacy, and remote areas.

🛠️ How I Built It

  • Data Source:Compiled water level data for Lake Baringo from 2000 to 2025 using Google Earth Engine Code Editor and exported the output in form of CSV files.
  • Visualization: Used Plotly Studio to create interactive charts showing historical trends and real-time monitoring.
  • AI/ML Integration: Trained a machine learning model to forecast future water levels and trigger alerts using past data.

⚠️ Challenges Faced

  • Integrating multiple features (AI, USSD, SOS, real-time data) into a seamless user experience.
  • Ensuring accessibility for users with basic phones and disabilities.
  • Crafting a brand and story that communicates urgency, empathy, and innovation.

🌍 Vision

Lake Baringo FloodWatch is more than a dashboard it’s a lifeline.
It’s a promise that data can serve humanity, that no one should be left behind, and that technology can be a force for resilience. This app is built for the people of Baringo with empathy, precision, and purpose.

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