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Flood Forecasting Using Artificial Intelligence (AI): A Prisma – Guided Systematic Review

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  • Mishra Somanath Kumar

    (School of Economics & Commerce, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar-751024, Odisha, India.)

  • Patri Prasanta

    (School of Economics & Commerce, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar-751024, Odisha, India.)

Abstract

Subject and purpose of work The purpose of the study is to examine the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to forecast floods. Materials and methods This study systematically reviews 42 papers published between 1989 and 2025. The dataset was extracted from the Scopus and Web of Science databases using predefined keywords and inclusion-exclusion criteria. Following the PRISMA-2020 framework, the analysis investigates AI techniques, statistical methods, and commonly used keywords in flood forecasting. Results The s tudy r eveals t hat m achine l earning ( ML) a nd d eep l earning ( DL) a re w idely applied AI techniques, with the root mean square error (RMSE) that has been employed for flood forecasting. The keywords, such as “artificial intelligence,” “prediction,” “flood forecasting,” and “floods,” are frequently used in this domain. Conclusion The s tudy concludes t hat advanced A I techniques enhance forecasting accuracy, improve early warning systems, and promote the development of evidence-based disaster reduction strategies.

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  • Mishra Somanath Kumar & Patri Prasanta, 2026. "Flood Forecasting Using Artificial Intelligence (AI): A Prisma – Guided Systematic Review," Economic and Regional Studies / Studia Ekonomiczne i Regionalne, Sciendo, vol. 19(2), pages 345-366.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:ecoreg:v:19:y:2026:i:2:p:345-366:n:1010
    DOI: 10.2478/ers-2026-0020
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    • O33 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Technological Change: Choices and Consequences; Diffusion Processes
    • Q25 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Renewable Resources and Conservation - - - Water
    • C45 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods: Special Topics - - - Neural Networks and Related Topics

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