Development and Prospects of Hydrological Forecasting Technique in China

This Paper introduces the development of hydrological forecasting technique in China in the aspects of forecasting methods, forecasting system and new technique applications. The level of hydrological forecasting technique is valuated externally in this paper. Finally, it points out that the hydrological modeling in the arid and semi -arid regions and in the areas without data or data missing will be the key research of further promoting the hydrological forecasting technique in China.