Stay Alert, Stay Safe with AlertaX
Problem Statement 3 – Real-Time Data Experiences with Fluvio
Stream data from environmental sensors (or simulate them) to trigger alerts for floods, wildfires, or earthquakes.
Use Case & Value:
The system streams or simulates real-time sensor data to detect floods, wildfires, or earthquakes and trigger alerts. It enables early warnings, helping authorities take timely action to save lives and reduce damage.
Code trio
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Khushi Kumari ((Khushi5155 (Khushi Kumari) · GitHub)/ LinkedIn / Team Leader)
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Pratyush Jha ((pratyushjha06 (Pratyush Jha ) · GitHub) / LinkedIn )
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Sunidhi Singh ((Sunidhi037 · GitHub) / LinkedIn )
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Why We Chose This Problem:
Natural disasters cause massive loss of life and property, especially in areas with poor early warning systems. I chose this problem to build a solution that can make a real-world impact by enabling timely alerts using sensor data. It combines tech with purpose—using data to save lives.
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Key Challenges Addressed:
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Real-time data handling: Processing continuous sensor data streams efficiently.
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Accurate alert triggering: Setting reliable thresholds to minimize false alarms.
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Scalability: Designing a system that can monitor multiple locations simultaneously.
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- Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Backend: JavaScript, Python(flask)
- Database: MongoDB (for storing data)
- APIs: ReliefWeb Disasters API, ReliefWeb Disasters API, Web Speech API (SpeechSynthesis ), Socket.io, The WebSocket API (WebSockets)
- Hosting: Render
- Groq: How you used Groq
- Monad: Your blockchain implementation
- Fluvio: Real-time data handling
- Base: AgentKit / OnchainKit / Smart Wallet usage
- Screenpipe: Screen-based analytics or workflows
- Stellar: Payments, identity, or token usage (Mark with ✅ if completed)
Most Important Features:
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Disaster Reporting: Users can access their live location on map.
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Interactive Map: Shows nearby reported disasters and available shelters.
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Safety Information: Provides users with essential safety tips for each type of disaster.
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Real-time Alerts: Triggers automatic alerts based on sensor/simulated data.
- Demo Video Link: [https://youtu.be/ikwBY7nrzO8]
- All members of the team completed the mandatory task - Followed at least 2 of our social channels and filled the form (Details in Participant Manual)
- All members of the team completed Bonus Task 1 - Sharing of Badges and filled the form (2 points) (Details in Participant Manual)
- All members of the team completed Bonus Task 2 - Signing up for Sprint.dev and filled the form (3 points) (Details in Participant Manual)
*(Mark with ✅ if completed)
- Python 3.10
- Flask
- Flask-SocketIO
- Fluvio CLI (for real-time alert data streaming)
- Browser with Geolocation support
- Internet access (for map tiles & APIs)
# Clone the repo
git clone https://github.com/Khushi5155/AlertaX.git
# Install dependencies
cd AlertaX
pip install -r requirements.txt
# Install Fluvio CLI (refer https://fluvio.io/docs/)
# Start Fluvio cluster and create a topic
fluvio topic create disaster-alerts
#Disaster producer
python alert_producer.py
# Start the Flask app
python3 app.py
List improvements, extensions, or follow-up features:
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📈 More integrations
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Social Media Feeds: Integrate real-time disaster alerts from X (Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram.
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Government APIs: Plug into official APIs (e.g., NDMA, IMD, FEMA) for verified disaster data.
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Communication Platforms: Connect with platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, or SMS gateways for alert broadcasting.
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Mapping Tools: Integrate Google Maps or Mapbox for better geospatial visualizations of disaster reports.
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🛡️ Security enhancements
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User Authentication: Add role-based logins for admin, reporter, and general users using JWT or OAuth.
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Spam Protection: CAPTCHA/recaptcha on report forms to avoid fake entries.
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Rate Limiting & API Security: Prevent abuse by limiting requests, using secure headers, and validation checks.
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Encryption: Encrypt sensitive data (e.g., user location or contact) during both transmission and storage.
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🌐 Localization / broader accessibility
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Multi-language Support: Add options for regional languages (Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, etc.) using i18n libraries.
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Screen Reader Compatibility: Make your UI accessible with ARIA labels and proper HTML semantics.
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Voice Assistance: Implement voice input or text-to-speech features for people with disabilities.
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Offline Support (PWA): Enable offline disaster reporting in poor network areas using Progressive Web App features.
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- ReliefWeb Disasters API
- Leaflet map
- Web Speech API - Web APIs | MDN
- Socket.io
- The WebSocket API (WebSockets) - Web APIs | MDN
- Font Awesome
🏁 Final Words
In the middle of the night (and a lot of chai), we thought — what if we had a single platform that could instantly report, track, and alert people about disasters in real-time?
That's how alertaX was born — a disaster awareness and reporting tool designed to save lives with speed and clarity.
⚔ The Challenges:
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Balancing real-time data handling without complex APIs was tricky — finding that “easy but powerful” solution took time.
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Designing something accessible to everyone, from urban dwellers to rural communities, wasn’t as easy as it sounds.
📚 The Learnings:
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Importance of modular code structure.
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Learned about secure data handling and why even small projects need security planning.
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Got hands-on with progressive enhancement, making sure the site works well even in low bandwidth areas.
😂 Fun Moments:
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Arguing over button colors at 3AM — because obviously, the Save Lives button can’t be plain blue 🙄
🙌 Shout-outs:
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Huge thanks to my teammate(s), late-night playlist, and VS Code.
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And a special mention to ctrl+Z