About the research
Every year, flooding around Lake Victoria affects millions of people around it shores, destroying their homes, displacing families, and claiming hundreds of lives. Despite modern technology, flood forecasting in the region remains limited. That’s where Vincent Ogembo's (VUB) 'Integrated Water Balance Model' comes in: a solution that merges satellite data with local measurements to better understand how water moves in and out of the lake to simulate future flood risks. By modeling different scenarios, this tool will help governments and emergency services anticipate when and where floods may strike — and issue early warnings to at-risk communities.
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