​a) To work on defining strategies and policies related to flood forecasting and early warning, 

b) To forecast negative circumstances of flood, warn and report to relevant authorities. 

c) To provide coordination, to monitor and report studies regarding flood forecasting and early warning system, 

d) To collect initial data, and analyze or have them analyzed, 

e) To establish, develop and monitor flood forecasting and early warning system, 

f) To follow-up and report national and international relevant studies, prepare legislation and guidelines for required issues, to organize trainings or have trainings organized, 

g) To perform other duties by order of the head of the department.