BWI Release v2.12: Expanded Coverage and Improved Reliability

BWI version 2.12 extends hydrological coverage to new regions in Nepal, Bangladesh and India, while reinforcing the reliability of the platform to support operational river flow forecasting.

We’re rolling out BWI v2.12, a release focused on two core priorities: strengthening reliability across the platform and expanding hydrological coverage in key regions.

This update continues our work to make river flow forecasting more robust, scalable and accessible for public authorities and operators working in complex hydrological contexts.

Improved reliability across the platform

Version 2.12 includes a series of technical improvements aimed at reinforcing the stability of BWI services, supporting the consistent delivery of hydrological forecasts as BWI continues to expand into new regions.

While these changes are mostly under the hood, they directly contribute to a smoother experience for users relying on BWI forecasts for operational decision-making.

Expanded hydrological coverage

Alongside reliability improvements, this release significantly extends BWI’s geographic coverage (in alphabetical order):

  • Bangladesh: deployment of the Sylhet region, a flood-prone area where anticipatory hydrological information is critical.
  • India: the Godavari basin is once again fully available, following an earlier prototype phase with partial coverage.
  • Nepal: four new river basins are now available, extending BWI coverage to additional catchments in Nepal.

These additions reflect BWI’s ongoing effort to make hydrological forecasting accessible in regions exposed to floods, strong seasonal hydrological variability and climate-driven extremes.

This release lays the groundwork for continued expansion in coverage and performance. This release would not have been possible without the ongoing work of the BWI technical team, whose efforts make it possible to progressively extend coverage while maintaining a high level of reliability. 🙏