This will allow plans to be speeded up and extended and for flood warning and forecasting to be improved.

BBC: Clampdown on flood risk housing

In the aftermath of 2010 floods, UNESCO has initiated a major project "Strategic Strengthening of Flood Warning and Management Capacity of Pakistan" for upgrading the flood forecasting and early warning system, and for the risk mapping of flood plains along the Indus River, in cooperation with the government of Japan.

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Understanding of integrated flood forecasting, warning and management approach pre, during and post flood events.

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Build understanding of all stakeholders on forecasting and early warning process to enhance confidence on flood warnings.

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