'An Alternative Approach to Flood Forecasting in South Asia'

We present several tools developed to improve flood forecasting and warning in the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna Basin 
in South Asia. These tools use in-situ and remotely sensed information to improve flood forecasting and bypass 
current limitations presented by lack of data availability, and information sharing in the region. We show 
preliminary results from a new flood forecasting system along with improvements currently  in development. Flooding 
is endemic to this region given its topography, seasonal monsoon rainfall, land-use, and current lack of good water 
management and trans-boundary cooperation. It is hoped that both these tools and system in development will improve 
flood response and offer longer flood warning lead times.