FORECASTING FUTURE WATER REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSING STORAGE CAPACITIES IN RESERVOIRS

With regard to projecting future water usage and determining the storage capability of the reservoir there is a rapidly increasing need for scientific methods in managing water. This is due to continual increases in human populations over the future forecast. Forecasting will enable the agencies to distribute water. Furthermore the agencies will have the ability to forecast a potential deficit or water shortage that may arise during the dry season. After assessing the reservoir capacity to store water the agencies will have the capability to manage the water resource and utilize it effectively. There shall be no flooding as a result of rain. This shows that there exists a correct approach in which scientific forecast information about water usage can be integrated with the ability to measure water storage. This would ensure informed decision-making about how to manage this water resource as well as minimizing negative impacts of water resource challenges on agriculture and industry.

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