FMIS

Goals and Objectives

The long-term objective is to develop and implement a comprehensive FMIS to effectively support flood control and management in the flood prone areas of Bihar State. 

In the short-term, this will be achieved by flood hazard characterization and operational flood management information products, supplemented by improved flood forecast modeling, a flood website, updated flood control manuals, plans for upgrading hydrologic measurements, telemetry and FMIS, and training. FMIS would be upgraded in graduated steps in future introducing the extensive use of modern information technologies developing and implementing a comprehensive Flood Management Information System (FMIS) in priority areas.