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Similarly hydrometeorological data of rivers originating from Bhutan is also being transmitted to India for flood forecasting in the country. The progress in this regard is monitored on a regular basis by a Joint Experts Team (JET) of India and Bhutan. Recently a dialogue has also been initiated with China on the need for Hydrological data on both the Brahmaputra and Sutlej rivers.
Since 1958, the Central Water Commission (CWC) under the Ministry of Water Resources have been operating Flood Forecasting network on major interstate rivers so as to give timely warning to flood affected regions in various States on major interstate rivers. This network has grown over the years to 159 stations. The forecasts issued by CWC have been consistent with an accuracy of more than 96% and as a result of which the flood forecasting and warning services have rendered immense benefits to the people in the flood prone areas.