Narrative Description of Project:

This project was designed to perform the comprehensive studies on the multi-dimensional hydraulic roles of the Great Lake on the flood management and mitigation in the Lower Mekong Delta. The objectives of the project were: to perform water balance analysis in the Cambodian floodplain; to establish discharge rating curves of tributaries of the Great Lake and streams of the floodplain; to study on flood water movement in the zones as well as between mainstream and floodplain; to perform hydraulic modelling of the mainstream and floodplain; and to see the impacts of various structures and development activities on the water flow in the mainstream and floodplain.

Description of Actual Services Provided by Your Staff:

Collected, error checked and analyzed the water levels and discharges data. Performed zone-wise flood flow movement and water balance studies in Cambodian floodplain. Developed a computer programme for discharge rating curves development curves at stations where tidal or back water effects persist along the Mekong River. Established discharge rating curves for tributaries of the Great Lake and streams of floodplain. Analyzed the role of the Great Lake in the flood mitigation in Cambodian floodplain. Trained stakeholders on discharge rating curves development and hydrological network management.

Name of Associated Consultants, if any:

CTI Engineering International Co. Ltd., Tokyo, Japan

Name of Senior Staff (Project Director/Coordinator, Team Leader) involved and functions performed:

Dr. Khadananda Lamsal – Hydrologist

Approx. Value of Services (in Current US$):

10,000

Country:

Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam

Professional Staff Provided by Your Firm/entity:

No. of Staffs:   1

No. of Staff-Months: 2 months