Strengthening Water Resilience in Balochistan, Pakistan through EO and Sustainable Management
This Case Study explores how Earth Observation (EO) services are enhancing water resilience in Pakistan’s Balochistan province by improving flood and drought management. Through satellite data and advanced modelling, the project supports sustainable water resource planning, protects infrastructure, and strengthens community-based water management.
Description
Balochistan in Pakistan is the largest province in area but is the least in population density, in the region, the arid to hyper arid climate is present with very little water resources. This province suffers from extreme droughts that are often interspersed with flash floods. Fertilizer is a key ingredient in Balochistan’s economy despite the province’s dry climate. Out of the entire province, arable land is scanty but many livestock feed on more than ninety percent rangeland. It is also important for the food security of the province but are under threat due to overgrazing as well as prolonged droughts.
In a bid to tackle these challenges, the GDA Water Resources consortium is employing Earth Observation (EO) based services to improve the flood and drought resilience of Balochistan water supply systems. The application of such EO data services in the Balochistan Integrated Water Resources Management and Development Project (IWRM, World Bank funded) is an area of great potential for fostering sustainable water resources development.
You can read more about this Case Study here: Building a Resilient Future: Tackling Floods, Droughts, and Water Scarcity in Pakistan