To better manage the lake system and rivers connecting them, the FOEN decided to establish a forecast model to support the cantons in flood management and mitigation.
Driven by MIKE Powered by DHI software, hydrodynamic models (MIKE 11 – now MIKE HYDRO River) were developed and operationalised (MIKE OPERATIONS), covering the Swiss river systems Aare, Reuss, Limmat and Rhine.
The system includes different weather forecast data, hydraulic models and workflows with the goal to support the FOEN in deciding if an operational action is needed while identifying possible consequences. The system provides and visualises data from gauges and models, performs analyses and produces flood maps for visualisation and estimation of damages.