GK Question

technology medium mcq

Which technology enables real-time flood forecasting using rainfall data and river gauge measurements?

  1. Hydrological Modeling
  2. Weather Radar
  3. Satellite Altimetry
  4. All of these

Answer: All of these

Flood forecasting integrates: hydrological models (rainfall-runoff simulation), weather radar (precipitation estimation), satellite altimetry (river levels), and IoT sensors (real-time gauges). CWC and IMD operate systems for major river basins. Critical for early warning and disaster risk reduction questions.

Topic Disaster Tech
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC, Railway