Kariba Dam Early Warning System (Zambia)

Jomiso developed a state-of-the-art Flood Early Warning System (EWS) for the Kariba Dam, one of Africa’s largest reservoirs, located on the Zambezi River. The system was designed to strengthen the region’s disaster preparedness by providing real-time flood forecasting and early alerts across a 280 km downstream corridor.

The project integrated hydraulic and hydrological modelling with advanced telemetry systems to simulate and analyse multiple controlled release scenarios. Comprehensive inundation maps were prepared to identify at-risk areas, supporting proactive evacuation planning and infrastructure protection measures for local communities.

Covering nearly 3 million people across Zambia and Zimbabwe, the EWS serves as a vital decision-support tool for the Zambezi River Authority, enhancing dam operation safety, transboundary coordination, and emergency response readiness.

Project Type: Flood Early Warning System Development
Funding Agency: World Bank & African Development Bank
Client: Zambezi River Authority (ZRA)