Momentum For Change Podcast

The Hindu Kush region of the Himalayas is one of the most complex and dynamic mountain systems in the world. This region is especially affected by climate change, meaning that floods have become more frequent and severe than ever before. To help vulnerable communities in this region become more resilient, a community-based flood early warning system was established. This information and communications technology (ICT) system uses a sensor to detect rising water levels during floods. This is connected to a transmitter - so that when flooding happens, the system sends text messages to at-risk communities downstream. To learn more, we spoke to Neera Pradhan – Water and Adaptation Specialist with the Community-Based Flood Early Warning System.