Partho Protim Barua

Hydrologist & Flood Forecasting Researcher

Researcher working on flood forecasting, hydrological modelling, transboundary river systems, and climate-resilient water management. Experienced in operational forecasting, hydro-meteorological data analysis, and flood early warning systems in Bangladesh.

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Current Focus


  • Flood Forecasting
  • Teesta Basin Hydrology
  • Flood Early Action Protocol
  • Hydrological Modelling
  • System Management and Automation
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Hydrology • Flood Forecasting • Water Resources

About Me

I am a hydrology and water resources professional working in the field of flood forecasting and disaster risk reduction in Bangladesh. My academic and professional interests focus on hydrology of watersheds, operational flood forecasting, transboundary river basin management, hydro-meteorological modelling, climate resilience, and early warning systems.


My research has particularly focused on the Teesta Basin and flash flood forecasting using grided rainfall data integrated with hydrodynamic modelling systems. I am interested in combining scientific research, operational forecasting, and decision support systems to improve disaster preparedness and resilience.

Field Hydrology & Flood Forecasting
Research Interests Hydrological Modelling, Forecasting, Climate Resilience

Education

2024

M.Sc. in Water Resources Development

Institute of Water and Flood Management (IWFM), BUET

Researched in Development of a Flash Flood Forecasting Model for Teesta Basin at Dalia.

2017

B.Sc. in Civil Engineering

Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)

Majored in Structural and Geo-Technical Engineering

2011

Higher Secondary Certificate

Chittagong College

2009

Secondary School Certificate

Chittagong Collegiate School and College

Professional Experience

Flood Forecasting & Warning Centre (FFWC), BWDB


[2023 - Present] Sub-Divisional Engineer

[2018 - 2023] Assistant Engineer


  • Operational flood forecasting and hydrological analysis.
  • Flood early warning dissemination and forecast interpretation.
  • Hydro-meteorological data processing and modelling.
  • Support for flood preparedness and disaster management activities.

Institute of Disaster Management and Vulnerability Studies (IDMVS), Dhaka University


Guest Lecturer


    DMC 201, Early Warning and Forecasting.

DEltas, vulnerability & Climate Change: Migration & Adaptation (DECCMA)


[2017 - 2018] Research Assistant


  • Engaged in climate change research with a focus on deltas, migration, and adaptation.
  • Contributed to the project, employing advanced modeling techniques and leveraging expertise in flood-related disaster studies.

Institute of Water and Flood Management (IWFM), BUET


[2017 - 2018] Research Assistant


  • Involved in project for WARPO and Padma Airport feasibility study.
  • Gained hands-on experience in Python, GIS, and Delft3D water modeling.
  • Applied knowledge to address water resource challenges,
  • Contributed in impactful research initiatives.

Research Experience

Development of a Flash Flood Forecasting Model for Teesta Basin at Dalia Barrage Using Observed and Satellite Data

M.Sc. Thesis | IWFM, BUET


  • Research on transboundary river basin forecasting.
  • Developed a flash flood forecasting framework for the Teesta Basin.
  • Applied hydrodynamic modelling using MIKE platform.
  • Integrated observed rainfall, satellite rainfall, and WRF forecast rainfall.
  • Evaluated ECMWF rainfall forecasts to improve lead-time forecasting.
  • Addressed operational forecasting limitations in transboundary river systems.

Projects

Teesta Flood Forecasting System

Development of forecasting methodologies for Teesta Basin with integration of WRF and ECMWF rainfall forecasts.


Teesta Flood Forecast

Real-Time Heavy Rainfall Alert

Instant heavy rainfall alert (20mm/hr) inside Bangladesh utilizing FFWC API, Python and self-hosted NTFY server. (Use NTFY mobile application for real-time notification delivery).

Subscribe to Alert

Web Representation of DFRM

Converted the Dynamic Flood Risk Model (DFRM) by The Institute of Water and Flood Management (IWFM), BUET to a web based platform using Python.

DFRM Web

Skills

Hydrology & Forecasting


  • Flood Forecasting
  • Hydrological Modelling
  • Flash Flood Analysis
  • River Basin Analysis
  • Early Warning Systems

Technical Skills


  • Python
  • GIS & Remote Sensing
  • MIKE Zero, MIKE+ Modelling
  • Delft3D Modeling
  • Data Visualization
  • Hydro-Meteorological Analysis
  • MySQL Database Administration & Optimization
  • Proxmox Virtualization & Network Management

Let's Connect !

Interested in research collaboration, hydrological modelling, flood forecasting, water resources management or projects?