Water Bodies Information System – Geospatial Monitoring and Analytics of India’s Water Bodies
Water Bodies Information System (WBIS) is a geospatial application that provides an interactive platform for monitoring and analysing water bodies using satellite-derived information. The application enables users to visualise and explore the water spread area and water quality of water bodies through spatial maps and analytical tools.
The Water Spread Area Meter provides an interactive means of assessing water spread, while the Spatial Map section enables visualisation of water spread at fortnightly and monthly intervals. Water-quality information is represented through Chlorophyll Index and Turbidity Index, providing indicators for understanding the condition of water bodies.
The Know Your Water Body facility allows users to examine individual water bodies through monthly water-spread and water-quality information. Users can also select a specific water body and zoom to its location based on administrative or hydrological units.
The system further provides EAC (Evaporation Assessment and Computation) Generation, where reservoirs and years can be selected for analysis, and Regional Analytics for examining water-body characteristics within selected administrative or hydrological regions.
With its combination of satellite-based information, interactive maps and analytical capabilities, WBIS provides a geospatial framework for monitoring the spatial and temporal dynamics of water bodies and supporting water-resource assessment and management. The portal also provides FAQs, a technical document and a quick-start guide to assist users.