What is BWRIS?
The Balochistan Water Resources Information System (BWRIS) is a modern digital platform designed to collect, manage, and share vital water-related data across the province. It helps government departments, researchers, and planners make smarter decisions about water use, agriculture, and climate resilience.
What Does BWRIS Do?
WRIS brings together a wide range of water and climate data into easy-to-access system:
Water Data: Includes surface water, groundwater, canal systems (like Patfeeder, Kirther, Uch), dams, agriculture, and tubewells.
Climate Information: Tracks rainfall, temperature, soil moisture, and more.
Real-Time Sensors: Integrates live data from hydro-meteorological sensors (coming soon).
Satellite Insights: Uses remote sensing and GIS tools to analyze weather patterns, vegetation, and land conditions.
Online Portal: A secure web-based GIS platform where stakeholders can view and analyze data.
Training & Support: Offers workshops and manuals to help users understand and operate the system.
Infrastructure Setup: Includes procurement and setup of servers and software for the BWRIS Data Center.
How Has BWRIS Made a Difference?
Before BWRIS, water data in Balochistan was scattered—stored in paper files, maps, or basic spreadsheets. There was no easy way to visualize or access this information.
Now, thanks to BWRIS:
A centralized digital database has been created.
Users can access data through a user-friendly online portal with secure login.
Old paper records have been digitized for faster and smarter data retrieval.
The system generates interactive graphs and charts to help understand climate trends.
Satellite data is available via cloud-based tools like Google Earth Engine, allowing users to create maps and reports for any district in Balochistan.
Real-time sensor data integration is planned for future updates.
Why it Matter?
BWRIS empowers planners, engineers, and decision-makers with accurate, up-to-date information. This helps improve water management, agricultural planning, and climate adaptation strategies across the province.
Keeping the system updated is key to ensuring reliable insights for a sustainable future.