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LAHORE: In an effort to promote innovations by investigating the possibilities of Artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing the water resources sector, the Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) hosted a one-day workshop on Thursday on the use of AI for the planning and supervision of water assets.
Wapda chairperson (water) Jawaid Akhtar Latif was the main guest at the seminar, which took place on Thursday at Wapda House in Lahore.
AI & Water Future
Several universities across the country participated, including Mehran University, Jamshoro, Lahore College for Women University, Punjab University and QUEST, Nawabshah, NUST, GIKI, FAST, UET Lahore, LUMS, COMSATS, and UET Taxila. Renowned scholars, educators, and students also took part. Discussions on how Artificial intelligence (AI) technology may transform Pakistan’s unique efficient utilization of water resources were active.
Speaking during the opening session, Akhtar Latif said that Wapda is working to encourage creativity and knowledge sharing in the water resource sector.
Speaking during the inaugural session, Akhtar Latif stated that this meeting is part of Wapda’s effort to promote innovation and information exchange in the field of water resources. The series aims to improve cooperation with academic institutions and influence Pakistan’s water management in the future.
AI in Water Management
The life of our country depends on its supply of water, and managing them is essential. Artificial intelligence is transforming our method for dealing with complicated water-related problems by providing previously unheard-of capabilities for evaluation, forecasting, and management.
The seminar highlights the cutting edge of using AI to solve pressing problems with water resources in Pakistan and elsewhere.
Wapda is playing a crucial part in protecting this important base.
A high-level scientific panel carefully assessed the investigation papers that scholars from all around the nation presented throughout the conference’s three technical workshops. Ground water, water transportation, water drainage, hill torrents, anticipating and avoiding climate-related phenomena like eruptions of glacial lakes flood and extreme events (droughts and floods), and enhancing the economic and ecological effects of water-related measures were the main topics of the research papers.
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Experts on AI & Water
The head and dean of the School of Civil & Environmental Engineering at NUST, Islamabad, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Irfan, gave a thorough discussion on “leveraging AI in water resources preparation, management & administration.”
Qurat ul Ain Ahmed, the head of the Water Resources and Glaciology Section, Ministry of Climate Change, provided insight into Pakistan’s water issues related to warming temperatures, while Prof. Dr. Atiqur Rehman, the director of the Centre of Superiority in Water Materials at UET Lahore, emphasized.
“AI-driven Innovative ideas in The water Materials preparing and Leadership.”
Optimizing Water with AI
Several key presenters at the event highlighted the growing importance of Artificial intelligence (AI) in water resource management, with applications such as hydroelectricity, the ground, and dams tackling environmentally and economic issues.
AI has the potential to enhance making choices, improve dam activities, boost water efficiency, and maximize hydroelectric output all of which promote sustainable growth.
