26/11/2025
"Empowering Disaster Risk Management with GIS & Mapping!
Our society, Quaidian Disaster Risk Management Society in collaboration with EcoRevival Pakistan, Gym Club RWU, Law Moot Society BU, Musee Society MU, and Green Army organized a 6-Day virtual training course on Advanced GIS, Hydrology and Watershed Mapping.
Here's a sneak peek into what we learned:
◾Session 1: Introduction to GIS & Coordinate Systems
The basics of coordinate systems, latitude, longitude, and GIS tools were covered. Geodatabases, managing spatial data, and the ArcGIS interface were also explored.
◾Session 2: Working with Shapefiles & DEMs
Downloading shapefiles for regions like Punjab and Balochistan, manipulating geographic data using GIS software, creating/editing shapefiles, and working with Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) were discussed. Challenges in accessing high-resolution data were also highlighted.
◾Session 3: Watershed Delineation
Watershed delineation using tools like pour point, fill, and snap point was explored. Hands-on experience with GIS software helped understand the process better.
◾Session 4: Land Use Land Cover Mapping
Satellite data was used to analyze Land Use Land Cover patterns by downloading and mosaicking tiles. This helped understand wider concepts like urban planning and environmental monitoring.
◾Session 5: Mapping & Interpolation Techniques
Mapping and interpolation techniques for weather data, including IDW and Kriging methods, were discussed. Challenges in weather station coverage in Pakistan and how private organizations are filling the gaps were also covered.
◾Session 6: 3D Visualization on ArcScene
3D visualization on ArcScene, featuring major rivers and more, took the learning to the next level!
A huge thank you to our instructor, Zahid Masood, for his consistent efforts in making us learn GIS and Mapping concepts. He shared valuable resources, including websites for downloading satellite data, DEM data, and more. He highlighted the scope and learning opportunities in GIS, making the training a truly enriching experience!