Flood forecasting and early warning for Zambezi river basin

Almost every year, Zambezi River floods claim lives and cause grave economic losses, thus severely impeding overall socio-economic development in the Basin. WMO, in collaboration with USAID/OFDA, are developing a Strategy for Flood Forecasting and Early Warning in the Zambezi Basin. The proposed project is intended to assess the capacity for flood forecasting and early warning in the countries in the Zambezi River Basin and formulate a consensus strategy. Current WMO initiatives such as the Regional Flash-Flood Guidance System – Southern Africa component (SARFFG System) and SADC-HYCOS project will complement the project objectives. More…

• Final report of the Regional consultation meeting

• Presentations made during the Regional Consultation meeting