This site uses cookies, as explained in our terms of use. If you consent, please close this message and continue to use this site.
0 mins Read
ICIMOD has designed and installed a prototype of a community-based flood early warning system at the Knowledge Park at Godavari in December 2012. The main purpose of establishing the prototype is to conduct research and development on the flood early warning system and replicate it in the HKH region. The prototype consists of a water level sensor, signal processor, transmitter, receiver, alarm siren and batteries with solar panel. When the water level reaches at pre-defined maximum risk level, the siren automatically produces, warning signal. This message is communicated by mobile phones to the downstream communities. A properly designed and implemented system can save lives and reduce property damage by increasing the time to prepare and respond to the threat of floods or flash floods.
Find more by visiting the Community Based Early Warning System (CBFEWS) page.
Wetlands are important because they provide habitat for thousands of species of aquatic and terrestrial plants and animals. Wetlands are ...
Drip irrigation is a method that aims to provide only as much water to plants as they need, and only ...
Research and vegetation management on the site is not confined to trees and bushes. A focused effort is being made ...
The benefits of mulching? Mulch is a covering, using straw, compost, or plastic sheeting, spread on the ground around plants ...
You might know what a #greenhouse is. But did you know that you can build a ...
Multipurpose trees Multipurpose trees play an important role in mountain farming. Products from a tree can include leaves, fruits, ...
Developing realistic opportunities for income generation is one of the most challenging tasks of development in mountain areas ...
Biodynamic composting is a faster way of producing compost. Here the compost is made on the surface, rather than in ...