Hydrology • Flood Forecasting • Water Resources

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

  • Flash Flood Forecasting
  • Teesta Basin Hydrology
  • Flood Early Warning Systems
  • Hydrological Modelling
  • Satellite Rainfall Integration

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 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 observed and satellite 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

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

2017

B.Sc. in Civil Engineering

Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)

Structural and Geo-Technical Engineering

Professional Experience

Flood Forecasting & Warning Centre (FFWC)

Hydrology / Forecasting Professional

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  • 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.

Research & Technical Collaboration

Water Resources & Forecasting

Ongoing

  • Research on transboundary river basin forecasting.
  • Integration of WRF and ECMWF rainfall forecasts.
  • Development of forecasting methodologies for Teesta Basin.
  • Technical reporting and stakeholder communication.

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

  • 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

Coastal Flood Forecasting System

Applied forecasting and climate resilience project focusing on coastal flooding, cyclone surge adaptation, and impact-based warning systems.

Rainfall Distribution Mapping

Development of rainfall interpolation and visualization workflows using Python, GIS, and IDW-based spatial analysis.

Machine Learning Applications in Hydrology

Exploring data-driven hydrological forecasting and rainfall-runoff modelling.

Skills

Hydrology & Forecasting

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

Technical Skills

  • Python
  • GIS & Remote Sensing
  • MIKE Modelling
  • Data Visualization
  • Hydro-Meteorological Analysis

Contact

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

Email: dhrubo.06@gmail.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/parthoprotimbarua

GitHub: github.com/yourusername