Smartphone-Based Open-Source Flood Discharge Monitoring
Implementing Partner: Build Change
Project name:Smartphone-Based Open-Source Flood Discharge Monitoring in Nepal
This project transforms flood monitoring by enabling communities to use smartphones to capture short riverbank videos, measuring flood velocity and discharge affordably.
The open-source PyOpenRiverCam software accurately analyzes these videos, integrating data with hydrological models and local input to create hazard and inundation maps.
This approach enhances visualization of flood zones, supports early warning systems, and provides a scalable, low-cost solution for remote areas vulnerable to extreme weather events.
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Impact
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Short smartphone videos from riverbanks and bridges allow precise measurement of flood velocity and water discharge in urban and remote areas. This cost-effective method provides essential flood monitoring data without requiring expensive equipment or complex installations.
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The project combines video data with hydrological models and local knowledge to create maps showing flood-prone areas. These maps help communities understand risks, prepare for floods, and improve response strategies to stay safer.
3
This affordable, accessible approach enhances flood risk assessment in remote areas, strengthening early warning systems. By providing timely, reliable data, it helps protect vulnerable communities and infrastructure, ensuring better preparedness and response to flood hazards.
