The Framework Agreement between
the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)
and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)

Development of Flood Warning System for Guwahati and Jorhat Towns
Work Package 4


Objective

The objective of the work included:

  • Identification of flood hotspots and mapping flood risk zones
  • Developing improved information sources for controlling flood risk
  • Managing flood hazards and risk through a near real-time flood risk mapping for identified hotspots using different extreme
  • Monitoring rainfall scenario and to develop a web based flood prediction advisory tool for early warning.

Main Activities

  • Hydro-Meteorological Data Collection, Field work and Stakeholder Consultation

  • Spatial Data creation and Mapping

  • Meteorological Data Analysis and generation of flood scenarios

  • Hydrological Modelling and Flood Simulation

  • Model Testing and Validation

  • GUI Development

  • GUI Training Workshop

The project activity involved situation analysis and field investigation; spatial information collection of existing drainage and other hydrological features in Guwahati. The work entailed collaboration with ASDMA (Assam Disaster Management Authority), state District administration for information/ data collection, sharing and feedback. NESAC Meghalaya was also approached for collaboration and support in satellite data collection. Community interaction was also carried out to understand the flooding issues and public concerns. TERI signed an MoU with IMD (India Meteorological Department) to seek their support in providing Hydro-met data and Weather forecast for Flood Early Warning System Development.

Norwegian Partner: NORCE