Webinar Series

ASIA PACIFIC REGIONAL
WEBINAR“Space Technology forFlood Forecast Modelling”

Flooding constitutes the most prevalent and costly natural disaster in the world. A variety of mitigation measures can beimplemented to minimize the impact of flooding. Flood forecasting is one of the best non-structural methods of flood
damage mitigation methods being adopted globally. Flood forecasting in large catchments has been a challenging task forthe hydrologists due to its spatial and temporal variability. Flood forecasting using hydrological modelling techniques canreplace the conventional methods of forecast with the improved forecast lead-time and more accurate flood discharge
estimation. Due to availability of very high resolution digital terrain models, advanced hardware and softwares, spatial
flood early warning and alarming is gaining momentum in recent years. Satellite technology can provide very vital
information on the hydrology and topography of the catchment that plays a major role in spatial flood early warning.
The 2-day training programme will focus on the overview of the role of Earth Observation (EO) technologies in flood
forecasting and spatial flood inundation modelling using hydrological and hydrodynamic modelling techniques. The
objective of the programme is to appraise the participants from Sentinel Asia member countries about the potential andcurrent status of utilization of EO technologies for operational spatial flood early warning.
The programme consists of Expert lectures, interactive sessions and panel discussion to make it more impactful. Scope foraugmenting technology applications, research gaps, data limitations, knowledge sharing opportunities will be discussed
for future course of action towards promoting the technology for flood disaster risk reduction.

ScheduleDay- 1 (27 October, 2021 from 10:00 hours IST)

Inaugural Session

Organization

Duration

Welcome by Dr. V V Rao, Deputy Director, RSAA
Introduction by participants
Remarks by Sri Shantanu Bhatawdekar, Director
Remarks by Dr. Mark Smith, Director General
Remarks by Dr. Raj Kumar, Director
Vote of thanks by Dr. K H V Durga Rao

NRSC/ISROEDPO/ISROIWMI
NRSC/ISRONRSC/ISRO

3 minutes
7 minutes
5 minutes
5 minutes
5 minutes
2 minutes

NRSC/ISRONRSC/ISRONRSC/ISRONRSC/ISRO

45 minutes
45 minutes
45 minutes
45 minutes

NRSC/ISROIMDNRSC/ISRO
IIT-B
IWMI

5 minutes
45 minutes
45 minutes
45 minutes
45 minutes

NRSC/ISRO

30 minutes
15 minutes
2 minutes

Technical Session - 1
Hydrological Modelling, Dr K H V Durga Rao
Flood Forecast Modelling (Demo using HEC HMS), Sri Amanpreet Singh
Flood Inundation Simulation, Mr. Amanpreet Singh
Flood Inundation Simulation (Demo using HEC RAS ), Sri Abhinav Shukla
Day-2 (28 October, 2021 from 10:00 hours IST)

Technical Session - 2
Recap of day 1, Dr. K H V Durga Rao
Cyclogenesis, Forecasting Systems, and Extreme Rainfall Events, Dr. Sunitha Devi
Operational Flood Early Warning System – Case Studies, Dr. KHV Durga Rao
Urban Flood Modelling, Dr Subhankar Karmakar
Flood Forecasting and Early Warning System in Cloud Framework, Sri Giriraj AmarnathCountry Profile and Existing Flood Forecast Systems(3 brief presentations by participants)
Open Discussions and Way Forward
Vote of Thanks by Dr. S V S P Sharma

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