Designing and Implementing India’s First City-wide Flood Forecasting and Early Warning System 18 January 2019 In September 2018, Kolkata Municipal Corporation, with support from SAUW’s Kolkata Environmental Improvement Investment Program, launched India’s first comprehensive city-wide flood forecasting and early warning system in Kolkata. Project team, Consultants and Contractors will share their experience of designing and implementing the system and explain key features. Program and Learning Materials 18 January 2019 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Presentation Bridging Technology and Excellence Amiya Kumar Samantaray Presentation Flood Forecasting and Early Warning System for Kolkata: Context, Challenges & Options Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Event Coordinator/s Urban Sector Group ADB Organizer/s Water and Urban Development Sector Office Read Also Bridging Technology and Excellence Flood Forecasting and Early Warning System for Kolkata: Context, Challenges & Options Topics Urban Development Water