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Water resources and climate change An Indian perspective
By: Mall, R. K.
Contributor(s): Gupta, Akhilesh | Singh, Ranjeet.
Subject(s): Climate change | groundwater recharge | hydrology | run-off | water resources In: Current Science 90(12)Summary: In recent times, several studies around the globe show that climatic change is likely to impact significantly upon freshwater resources availability. In India, demand for water has already increased manifold over the years due to urbanization, agriculture expansion, increasing population, rapid industrialization & economic development. At present, changes in cropping pattern & land-use pattern, over-exploitation of water storage & changes in irrigation & drainage are modifying the hydrological cycle in many climate regions & river basins of India. A assessment of the availability of water resources in the context of future national requirements & expected inpacts of climate change & its variability is critical for relevant national & regional long-term development strategies & sustainable development. This article examines the potential for sustainable development of surface water & groundwater resources within the constraints imposed by climate change & future research needs in India.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| Journal | Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya | Available |
In recent times, several studies around the globe show that climatic change is likely to impact significantly upon freshwater resources availability. In India, demand for water has already increased manifold over the years due to urbanization, agriculture expansion, increasing population, rapid industrialization & economic development. At present, changes in cropping pattern & land-use pattern, over-exploitation of water storage & changes in irrigation & drainage are modifying the hydrological cycle in many climate regions & river basins of India. A assessment of the availability of water resources in the context of future national requirements & expected inpacts of climate change & its variability is critical for relevant national & regional long-term development strategies & sustainable development. This article examines the potential for sustainable development of surface water & groundwater resources within the constraints imposed by climate change & future research needs in India.