IHRR provides Projects and development for Disaster Risk Reduction

A Research Institute established with an objective to assess and understand the risk to contribute for the sustainability complying with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR), IHRR envisions to understand the risk and application of interdisciplinary knowledge with technologies to contribute for risk reduction and bridging of academic research with professionals and policymakers for the sustainability.

Our Service

Disaster Consulting Services

With an emphasis on areas vulnerable to flooding and landslides, the Institute for Himalayan Risk Reduction (IHRR) is an expert in offering comprehensive disaster consulting services. Improving community readiness and resilience is the goal of IHRR projects including creating maps of landslide susceptibility, creating flood hazard models, and putting early warning systems in place. Through partnerships with local governments, vulnerability assessments, and the use of cutting-edge technologies such as drones and telemetric stations, IHRR works to equip communities that are at risk of disaster with disaster management plans that are customized to meet their unique needs.

Our Projects

Project related to this services

Study on Opportunities for Investment in Nature-based Solutions in Lower Karnali flood exposed Palikas

Developed flood hazard model and explored the opportunities for the nature based solutions for lower Karnali flood-prone areas like Bardiya and Kailali districts
Household level landslide risk of the households inBalaucha, Owa and Khinnebhadi to prepare thelandslide vulnerability and susceptibility mapping

The project aimed to develop landslide susceptibility maps, conduct household vulnerability surveys, deploy drones for mapping, compute household-level vulnerability assessments, and submitted a final report in compliance with NDRRMA guidelines.
Landslide Subceptibility Mapping and Establishment Landslide Early Warning System in Baitadi

In Patan and Dashrathchand municipalities, initiatives done included landslide susceptibility mapping, telemetric rainfall station installation, mobile app development for landslide alerts, and training 200 participants on disaster risk reduction, focusing on landslide awareness.
Risk and Hazard mapping (including flood risk mapping study of major watershed)-3 Rivers/tributaries

The project involved reviewing existing hydro-meteorological data, establishing flood hazard baselines, mapping flood risks along Melamchi and Indrawati rivers, and assessing vulnerable areas in the Melamchi watershed.
Rapid damage assessment of Melamchi Flood

The project involves deploying drone technology for rapid damage assessment following the Melamchi Flood, with a focus on capturing high-resolution aerial imagery to evaluate the impact on infrastructure and inform disaster response efforts.