Articles | Volume 22, issue 6
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-22-3533-2018
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-22-3533-2018
Research article
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29 Jun 2018
Research article |  | 29 Jun 2018

Seasonal streamflow forecasting in the upper Indus Basin of Pakistan: an assessment of methods

Stephen P. Charles, Quan J. Wang, Mobin-ud-Din Ahmad, Danial Hashmi, Andrew Schepen, Geoff Podger, and David E. Robertson

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Predictions of irrigation-season water availability are important for water-limited Pakistan. We assess a Bayesian joint probability approach, using flow and climate indices as predictors, to produce streamflow forecasts for inflow to Pakistan's two largest dams. The approach produces skilful and reliable forecasts. As it is simple and quick to apply, it can be used to provide probabilistic seasonal streamflow forecasts that can inform Pakistan's water management.