​a) To determine principles, procedures, strategies and policies related to flood management, 

b) To monitor, record and report flooding events in coordination with the other institutions and associations, 

c) Application of river basin based Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment, 

d) Preparing flood hazard maps and flood risk maps based on river basin, 

e) Preparing flood management plans and updating them every 6 years accordingly EU Flood Directive, 

f) To follow-up and to report national and international studies, to prepare legislation and guidelines for required issues, to organize trainings or have trainings organized regarding the matters under the responsibilities of the Department, 

g) To carry out the duties assigned by department manager.