Real-time flood forecasting is one of the most effective flood risk management measures. Many governments have bespoke hydrological forecasting services that continuously monitor and forecast coastal and river water levels.

However, given the rapid advancements in technologies, such as artificial intelligence and cloud computing, as well as our changing macroeconomic environment, the big question is: how will they impact the field of hydrological forecasting? ?

For Deltares, they wanted to get a sense of what the world will look like in 2025 to guide their investment decisions and ensure their tools and expertise remain “cutting edge.” In the final webinar of the series, Nadine Slootjes, Head of Water Operations and Early Warning at Deltares, described five future scenarios, sharing their characteristics and insights, as well as how Deltares is adapting its tools and its expertise accordingly. For more takeaways, please download the event snapshot under the Related box on this page and please check out the other sessions in this series.

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