Improving the flood forecasting and warning system in Vietnam – Phase II

Building on the experience gained during the first phase, reducing the vulnerability of local populations to flooding.

Main activities:

• improvement of the flood forecasting and warning system through supply and installation of equipment for 114 automatic stations capable to measure remotely hydrological, meteorological, oceanographic and rainfall data;
• provision of equipment to 4 centres for management of data, forecast and warnings at the provincial, regional and national level;
• provision of training for specialised staff to properly manage the new hydro-meteorological network.

Executing agency

National Hydro-Meteorological Service - Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment