Introducing CAMELS-IND: A Hydrometeorological and Catchment Attributes Dataset for Peninsular India
Event
Side Event
Introducing CAMELS-IND: A Hydrometeorological and Catchment Attributes Dataset for Peninsular India
About Event:
Monday October 06, 2025 (18:00-19:30) Timing (IST)
This side event will introduce the CAMELS-IND dataset, a comprehensive hydrometeorological time series and catchment attribute resource from catchments in Peninsular India, with a focus on the 228 catchments containing observed streamflow records for more than 30% of the period 1980–2020. CAMELS-IND provides 19 meteorological variables, 211 catchment attributes, and incorporates both observed and LSTM-predicted streamflow data, making it a valuable asset for large-scale hydrological studies, water management, and climate impact assessments in India.
The session will cover:
Overview and motivation behind the creation of CAMELS-IND dataset.
Illustration of the data structure of CAMELS-IND
Hands-on analyses enabled by CAMELS-IND, including regional hydrology, human influences, and benchmarking models
Live demonstration: accessing and visualizing the data
Q&A and discussion on future research possibilities and collaborations
Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of hydrology, hydrometeorology, or water resources
Familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g., Python/R) is helpful but not mandatory
Focus Group:
Hydrologists, water resources engineers, and researchers
Climate scientists and environmental data analysts
Graduate students and early-career researchers in related fields
Policymakers and practitioners interested in Indian hydrology and water management
Expert Name:
Prof. Ashutosh Sharma, Department of Hydrology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Email: ashutosh.sharma@hy.iitr.ac.in
Dr. Pankaj Dey, Department of Hydrology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Email: pankaj.hy@sric.iitr.ac.in
Nikunj K. Mangukiya, Department of Hydrology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Email: nikunj_m@hy.iitr.ac.in
