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Enhanced streamflow forecasting using hybrid modelling integrating glacio-hydrological outputs, deep learning and

Jamal Hassan Ougahi^1,2, John S Rowan³

¹UNESCO Centre of Water Law, Policy & Science, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK. ougahi@gmail.com.

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|January 22, 2025

Summary

This study introduces an AI-hybrid approach for improved snow and ice melt forecasting in mountain river basins. The advanced model enhances runoff prediction accuracy, aiding water resource management and flood risk assessment.

Keywords:

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Deep learning Glacier-runoff simulation Hindu-Kush Karakorum Himalaya region Hybrid models Hydrological modelling Machine learning Upper Indus Basin

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Area of Science:

Hydrology
Glaciology
Artificial Intelligence
Water Resource Management

Background:

Accurate snow and ice melt dynamics are crucial for managing water resources and assessing flood risks in high-mountain river basins.
Inaccessible terrain limits direct measurements, necessitating advanced modeling techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and evaluate an AI-enabled hybrid approach integrating glacio-hydrological model outputs with machine learning and deep learning for enhanced runoff forecasting.
To compare the predictive performance of different AI models and hybrid configurations against traditional methods.

Main Methods:

Utilized a hybrid approach combining a glacio-hydrological model (GSM-SOCONT) with various machine learning and deep learning techniques (CNN-LSTM).
Trained standalone deep learning models and hybrid models using meteorological data and glacio-hydrological outputs representing snow and ice melt.
Applied multi-scale analysis with wavelet transformation and feature permutations to optimize the hybrid model.

Main Results:

The standalone deep learning model (CNN-LSTM) outperformed traditional models using only meteorological data.
A hybrid model (CNN-LSTM14) using glacier-derived features achieved high performance metrics (NSE=0.83, KGE=0.88, R=0.91) during validation.
The final optimized hybrid model (CNN-LSTM19) significantly improved predictive accuracy, especially for high-flow events (NSE=0.97, RMSE=442).

Conclusions:

AI-enhanced hydrological models offer superior accuracy in runoff forecasting compared to traditional methods, even with limited direct measurements.
The developed hybrid approach provides reliable and actionable insights for effective water resource management and flood risk mitigation in data-scarce mountain regions.