Flood Forecasting, Practical Aspects of Early Warning System, and Case Study

Professor Donny urges you to delve deeper into the practical aspects of early warning systems, particularly concerning flooding events. Initially, the flood warning system will be examined into its various components, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of its definition, criteria, and approach employed in this course. Subsequently, it is essential to explore the principles, evacuation strategies, and communication methods in early warning systems for flooding. Additionally, supplementary materials are provided, focusing on case studies from various locations such as Japan, Indonesia, and Philippines, to enhance comprehension of the course implementation.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Understanding the practical aspects of flood early warning systems, particularly related to flooding events.
• Familiarize oneself with the components of flood warning systems, including their definition, criteria, and approach.
• Exploring principles, evacuation strategies, and communication methods integral to early warning systems for flooding.
• Analyzing case studies from diverse locations to gain insight into the implementation of early warning systems in real-world scenarios.

ABOUT INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Eng. Donny Harisuseno, ST., MT., is a lecturer in the Department of Water Resources Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Brawijaya University. Apart from teaching, he is actively involved in research activities, primarily in the fields of Hydrology, Hydrometeorology, and Watershed Management.

COURSE ACCESS

This course is an integral part of the ‘WE are Water Education (Indonesia)‘ program. Currently, access to the course is limited to staff members of East Java Province who are participating in the program. Following the program period, the courses will be made available to the public. The specific date for public access will be announced on Asia Water Academy.