Science Applications

fire
Forest Fire Detection and Alert Information System in Nepal
National Agricultural Drought Watch for Nepal
National Agricultural Drought Watch: Nepal
Regional Drought Monitoring and Outlook System for South Asia
Regional Drought Monitoring and Outlook System for South Asia
Kunj glacier and glacial lake in Panjshir, Kabul basin, Afghanistan
Glacial lakes in Afghanistan
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Stories

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A mosque in Peshghor Village, Afghanistan, is covered by debris brought by the flood.
Learning from a disaster event: Investigating the 2018 Panjshir flood in Afghanistan
New GIS Lab
Kabul University inaugurates new GIS/hydrology lab
Forest Fire Detection
Forest fire detection and monitoring in Nepal

CAPACITY BUILDING

Training and capacity building are integral parts of the SERVIR-HKH initiative. The initiative organizes trainings in the development and use of science applications for partner institutions and end users to maximize the benefit of Earth observation information and geospatial technology in the region. The initiative provides technical support and conducts customized trainings and shares opportunities according to the need of its regional partners.

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The Panjshir Flood in Afghanistan

Experts working within the SERVIR-HKH Initiative at ICIMOD investigated the 2018 Panjshir flood using remotely sensed imagery in response to a special request from the Department of Water Resources (WRD), Ministry of Energy and Water (MEW) in Afghanistan. They tracked the course of the flood to a glacial lake upstream using a combination of freely available satellite imagery for the days leading up to and after the event. A joint field mission comprising WRD and ICIMOD staff also visited the affected area and conducted a field assessment of the glacial lake. The team deduced that a breach in the natural moraine next to the glacial lake triggered the flash flood and identified it as a glacial lake outburst flood event. Findings from the investigation have been made available as a story map for the general public.

Drought Monitoring and Early Warning System for the Hindu Kush Himalaya (2018)

Estimation of Wheat Growing Areas in Afghanistan (2018)

Capacity Building Initiative (2018)

Story Maps

The Panjshir Flood in Afghanistan

Experts working within the SERVIR-HKH Initiative at ICIMOD investigated the 2018 Panjshir flood using remotely sensed imagery...

The World's Highest Mountain Peaks

Interactive visualisation of the highest mountain peaks of the world that are above 8,000 meter from sea level.

Potentially Dangerous Glacial Lakes of Nepal

This map story lists glacial lakes of Nepal that have been categorized as potentially dangerous based on...

Assessing the Agricultural Difficulties in Nepal

This story map describes how farmers are demoralized by the problems that they are facing in the field.

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FOCUS IN AFGHANISTAN

The main objective of SERVIR activities in Afghanistan is to provide technical assistance to the Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA) by improving the use of technology in water resources, agriculture water use and irrigation management and decision making. The activities are aligned With Strengthening Watershed And Irrigation Management (SWIM) proposal to provide capacity building and technical assistance to improve intra-GIRoA collaboration in natural resource management.

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WHAT IS SERVIR?

SERVIR connects space to village by helping developing countries use satellite data to address challenges in food security, water resources, weather and climate, land use, and natural disasters. A partnership of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and leading technical organizations, SERVIR develops innovative solutions to improve livelihoods and foster self-reliance in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Read More

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