Abstract:
Flood forecasting and anticipation are becoming integral parts of disaster risk
reduction because of the growing frequency and intensity of floods, which are
consequences of climate change and urbanization. Pakistan, particularly
vulnerable to climate-induced disasters, has faced devastating flood events, such
as those in 2010 and 2022, which caused widespread damage to infrastructure,
agriculture, and human lives. This research study attempts to investigate the role
of modern technology-based flood forecasting in improving preparedness and
response mechanisms, with specific attention to the NEOC of Pakistan. This
research is a comprehensive review of current policies and strategies for flood
management in Pakistan, identifying their gaps, challenges, and opportunities for
improvement. This research has exemplified the policy in flood management and
its incorporation with modern technology, such as remote sensing, GIS,
hydrological models, and artificial intelligence, which could be devised for better
frameworks of flood forecasting and overall management. The research also
identifies some of the best practices in the area of flood management around the
globe, which give an insight into community-led initiatives and modern
technologies applied towards resilient infrastructures and effective flood
response. It provides actionable recommendations to policymakers for adopting
a more integrated, equitable, and technology-driven approach toward better flood
management in order to enhance disaster preparedness in the country and reduce
the socio-economic impact on the vulnerable population.
