This episode dives into the operational and systemic challenges of managing Sri Lanka’s Victoria Reservoir - with a specific focus on monsoon season. Findings from a combined water balance model and systems thinking approach using Causal Loop Diagrams are explored. The research reveals how rigid operational rules, limited discharge capacity, and competing water demands make the system vulnerable to overflow and flooding. By uncovering hidden feedback loops between agriculture, energy, and policy, the study highlights the need for adaptive, stakeholder-driven management. Join us as we unpack how technical and systemic insights can shape resilient water futures.
What is Integrated Water Management?
The podcast Integrated Water Management of the University of Twente is a production within the Master study of Water Engineering and Management. For more information see here https://www.utwente.nl/en/et/cem/research/wem/