KP’s Flood Forecasting Transformed through Smart Hydrological Monitoring
Real-Time Hydrology & Flood-Alert Network for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
How CDigital Helped Transform Flood Forecasting & Water Management in a Climate-Vulnerable Province
About The Client
The Hydrology Division of the Irrigation Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is responsible for monitoring river flows, managing flood risks, and supporting irrigation operations across one of Pakistan’s most climate-sensitive regions. With diverse river basins, complex terrain, and rapidly evolving weather patterns, the department plays a critical role in safeguarding communities and ensuring sustainable water use. However, much of its monitoring infrastructure relied on outdated, manual processes, making it difficult to generate reliable, real-time hydrological intelligence. To strengthen resilience and modernize water governance, the department partnered with CDigital to upgrade its monitoring network to global standards.
Challenge
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s hydrological network was outdated and unable to support the rapid, climate-driven changes affecting the province. Critical discharge stations relied on manual measurements, which resulted in delayed reporting, inconsistent readings, and poor data reliability during peak flood events. The absence of integrated telemetry meant that field teams relied on phone-based updates, offering little accuracy or real-time visibility for decision-makers. Without centralized dashboards, automated alerts, or standardized infrastructure such as secure fencing and safe deployment platforms, both equipment and personnel faced operational limitations. As a result, KP’s hydrology teams lacked the continuous, high-quality data required for timely flood forecasting, irrigation planning, and water resource management.
Key Features:
- 22 Discharge Monitoring Stations Installed
- 08 Rain-Gauge Stations Deployed
- 400+ km of Flood-Sensitive River Corridors Monitored
- Provincial Water Management Strengthened
Delivered Services:
- Automated Hydrological Monitoring
- Telemetry Systems (GPRS/3G/4G)
- Cloud Data Integration (OTT Hydromet)
- Civil & Marine Infrastructure Works
- Training & Technical Capacity Building