The Central Water Commission (CWC), operating under the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, will conduct a one-day stakeholders’ workshop on flood forecasting services and guidelines for flood management projects. The workshop aims to enhance coordination between the Centre and states in flood forecasting, preparedness, and management planning by sharing existing services and seeking feedback from stakeholders.
During the workshop, flood-prone state governments will present their flood forecasting initiatives and explore opportunities to collaborate with CWC services. The event is expected to improve flood preparedness, enhance the quality of flood management proposals, and strengthen institutional coordination in alignment with disaster resilience and climate-responsive water management goals.
Technical sessions in the morning will showcase CWC’s flood forecasting capabilities, including short-range and seven-day advisory forecasts, inundation forecasting, reservoir operation support, GLOF monitoring, and new AI/ML applications. State governments will also share their flood forecasting experiences and collaborations with CWC.
In the afternoon, the focus will shift to guidelines for preparing and appraising Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for flood management and anti-erosion works, emphasizing project quality enhancement and timely appraisal. Feedback from states will be crucial in refining these guidelines. The workshop will culminate in a session led by CWC Chairman Anupam Prasad, summarizing key insights and future directions.
Secretary V.L. Kantha Rao from the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation will inaugurate the workshop, attended by CWC Chairman, members, and senior state government officials.
