This book presents an up-to-date, systematic and scientific analysis of water resource problems in India and suggests measures to overcome them through effective water management. In addition, the book provides an overview of how changes in legislation, policies, institutional responsibilities, science, technology, practical techniques and public perception have influenced the ways of river management over the past years.
River water conservation is a planned activity connected with various habitat features and outlines how to conserve all river water spread across the world. The restoration and conservation of river water must be of the highest priority for sustaining humanity and ecology for the present and future generations. In order to solve the water problems, conservation and recycling of water should be made mandatory for all domestic, industrial and agricultural projects. Apart from the priority to watershed development, rainwater harvesting and other appropriate conservation measures should be adopted to create awareness among the public so that their mind-set, attitudes and habits change proactively and they adopt sustainable practices rather than wait for legislation and regulations. The book augments the knowledge base of behaviour of rivers and evaluates the issues related to rivers so as to develop river system management techniques emerging from in-depth scientific analyses. It is useful for students, researchers, water resource managers, hydrologists and all those who are engaged or interested in any aspect of river water conservation and management of water resources in the country.
Author(s): Praveen Kumar Rai
Series: Advances in Geographical and Environmental Sciences
Publisher: Springer-IGU
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 353
City: Istanbul
Contents
1 Land Use Land Cover Changes and Climate Change Impact on the Water Resources: A Study of Uttarakhand State
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Materials and Method
1.2.1 Study Area Profile
1.2.2 Description of Data Sets
1.3 Result and Discussion
1.3.1 Uttarakhand Profile
1.3.2 Impact of Land Surface Temperature (LST) on Water Resources
1.3.3 Impact of Land Use Land Cover (LULC) on Water Resources
1.4 Conclusion
References
2 Remote Sensing Monitoring of Water Productivity in Agricultural Crops: A Review
2.1 Introduction
References
3 Assessment of Groundwater Quality in South Karanpura Coalfield Region, Jharkhand, India Using WQI and Geospatial Approach
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Study Area
3.2.1 Lithology
3.2.2 Geomorphology
3.2.3 Soil
3.3 Methodology and Data Used
3.3.1 Collection, Preservation, and Geochemical Analysis of Groundwater Samples
3.3.2 Estimation of Water Quality Index (WQI)
3.3.3 Spatial Interpolation of Groundwater Quality Parameters and Estimation of WQI
3.3.4 Pearson Correlation Analysis
3.4 Result and Discussion
3.4.1 Geochemical Analysis of Groundwater Samples
3.4.2 Estimation of Water Quality Index (WQI)
3.4.3 Correlation
3.5 Conclusions
References
4 Application of Wastewater in Agriculture: Benefits and Detriments
4.1 Introduction
4.2 The State of Water Scarcity
4.2.1 GLOBALLY
4.2.2 Regionally
4.3 Sources of Water Contamination
4.4 Heavy Metals in Wastewater
4.5 Sources of Heavy Metal Pollution
4.6 Effects of Heavy Metals
4.7 The Advantages and Demerits of Wastewater Irrigation in Agriculture
4.7.1 Effect of Wastewater Application
4.7.2 Advantages of Wastewater Irrigation in Agriculture
4.7.3 Demerits of Wastewater Irrigation in Agriculture
4.8 Conclusion
References
5 A GIS-Based Flood Risk Assessment and Mapping Using Morphometric Analysis in the Kayadhu River Basin, Maharashtra
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Study Area
5.3 Methodology
5.4 Morphometric Analysis and Input Data
5.5 Result and Discussion
5.6 Linear Parameters
5.6.1 Stream Order (Su)
5.6.2 Stream Number (Nu) and Stream Length (Nl)
5.6.3 Bifurcation Ratio (Rb)
5.7 Areal Parameters
5.7.1 Form Factor (Ff)
5.7.2 Circularity Ratio (C)
5.7.3 Compactness Index (C)
5.7.4 Drainage Density (Dd)
5.7.5 Drainage Texture (Td)
5.7.6 Elongation Ratio (Re)
5.7.7 Stream Frequency (Fs)
5.7.8 Lemniscate Ratio (K)
5.8 Relief Parameters
5.8.1 Basin Relief (Hr)
5.8.2 Relief Ratio (Rr)
5.8.3 Ruggedness Number (Nr)
5.9 Development of Flood Risk Assessment Map
5.10 Conclusion and Recommendations
References
6 Hydro-Chemical Characterization and Geospatial Analysis of Groundwater for Drinking and Agriculture Usage in Bagh River Basin, Central India
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Study Area
6.3 Data Used and Methodology
6.3.1 Ground Water Quality
6.3.2 Groundwater Sampling and Physico-Chemical Analysis
6.4 Results and Discussion
6.4.1 Ground Water Quality
6.4.2 Chemically Stained Clothing—Immersion in Water
6.4.3 Benefits of an Integrated Nutrient Management Approach
6.4.4 Application of Organic Fertilizers Improves Soil Texture
6.4.5 Safe Water for Drinking
6.4.6 Bagh River and Water Resources
6.5 Conclusion
References
7 A Comprehensive Review on the Impact of Climate Change on Streamflow: Current Status and Perspectives
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Methodology
7.3 Overview of Important Literature
7.4 The Trend of Article Publication and Journals
7.5 Country of Origin
7.6 Summary of Findings
7.7 Future Research
7.8 Conclusion
References
8 Soil Erosion Susceptibility in Dima River Basin of Dooars Himalaya Using RUSLE and Geospatial Techniques
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Materials and Methodology
8.2.1 Study Area
8.2.2 RUSLE Model
8.3 Result
8.4 Discussion
8.5 Conclusion
References
9 Hydro-Geological Investigation and Groundwater Resource Estimation
9.1 Introduction
9.2 About the Study Area
9.3 Data Used and Their Sources
9.4 Methodology
9.5 Results and Discussion
9.5.1 Biophysical and Geomorphic Characteristics
9.5.2 Hydrological Characteristics
9.5.3 Hydro-Geological Characteristics
9.5.4 Groundwater Resource Evaluation
9.5.5 Projection of Groundwater Reserves
9.5.6 Sustainability Management of Groundwater Reserves
9.6 Conclusions
References
10 Myths, Architecture, and Rites: The Concept of Conservation of the Tri Danu Area in Bali in the Contemporary Struggle
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Method
10.3 Results and Discussion
10.3.1 Tri Danu Myth
10.3.2 Temple Architecture, Sites, and Rites
10.3.3 Present Struggle
10.4 Conclusions
References
11 Impact of Land Use and Land Cover in Water Resources
11.1 Introduction
11.1.1 Methods Used to Assess Water Resources
11.2 Results and Discussions
11.2.1 Effects on Catchment Yield
11.2.2 Effects on Infiltration
11.2.3 Effects on Dissolved Organic Carbon and Water Color in Upland Drainage Waters
11.2.4 Effects on Nutrient Transfer to Rivers and Groundwaters
11.3 Future Water Demands
11.4 Conclusion
References
12 An Assessment and Management of Ecotourism Based on Water and LULC: A Geospatial Approach of Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Objectives of the Study
12.3 Study Area Description
12.4 Travel Link
12.5 Tourist Frequency
12.6 Identified Tourist Spots
12.6.1 Umaid Bhawan Palace/Hotels
12.6.2 Mehrangarh Fort
12.6.3 Jaswant Thada
12.6.4 Kaylana Lake
12.6.5 Balsamand Lake
12.6.6 Mahamandaleshwar Mahadev
12.6.7 Other Tourist Spots
12.7 Major Water Bodies of Jodhpur
12.8 Data and Methodology
12.8.1 Land Use and Land Cover
12.9 Impact of Tourism on Water
12.10 Steps to be Taken to Reduce the Impact on Water
12.11 Conclusion
References
13 A Spatiotemporal Study of Agriculture in the Chars of Brahmaputra Basin, Dhubri, Assam
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Study Area
13.3 Data Sources and Methods
13.4 Results and Discussions
13.4.1 Land Use and Land Cover Status from 1992 to 2022
13.4.2 Changing Pattern of Agriculture on Chars in Dhubri from 1992 to 2022
13.5 Conclusion
References
14 GIS-Based Novel Ensemble MCDM-AHP Modeling for Flash Flood Susceptibility Mapping of Luni River Basin, Rajasthan
14.1 Introduction
14.1.1 Flash Flood Susceptibility
14.1.2 What Is Flood?
14.1.3 Causes of Flood
14.1.4 Types of Flood
14.1.5 Floods in India and Rajasthan
14.1.6 Flash Flood in Luni River
14.2 Study Area
14.2.1 Topography
14.2.2 Climatological Features
14.2.3 Drainage
14.3 Materials and Methodology
14.3.1 Data Used
14.3.2 Software
14.3.3 Layer Stack
14.3.4 Methodology
14.4 Result and Discussion
14.4.1 Flash Flood Susceptibility Mapping
14.5 Conclusion
References
15 Geospatial Modelling for Identification of Ground Water Potential Zones in Luni River Basin, Rajasthan
15.1 Introduction
15.1.1 Groundwater Potential Zone
15.1.2 Groundwater Potential
15.2 Study Area—Luni Basin
15.2.1 Climatological Features
15.2.2 Drainage
15.2.3 Geology
15.2.4 Hydrogeology
15.3 Materials and Methodology
15.3.1 Data Used
15.3.2 Methodology
15.4 Result and Discussion
15.4.1 Groundwater Potential Zone Mapping
15.5 Conclusion
References
16 Hydrological Drought Analysis of Bearma Basin, Madhya Pradesh, India
16.1 Introduction
16.1.1 Drought and Climate Change
16.1.2 Drought Dimensions
16.1.3 Indicators and Hydrological Drought
16.2 Methodology
16.2.1 Study Area and Data Sources
16.2.2 Standardised Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI)
16.2.3 Trend Test
16.3 Results and Discussion
16.3.1 Trends in Drought Characteristics
16.4 Conclusion
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