Impacts Of Urbanization On Hydrological Systems In India

Author : P. Thambidurai,Anil Kumar Dikshit
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2023-03-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031216183

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Impacts of Urbanization on Hydrological Systems in India by P. Thambidurai,Anil Kumar Dikshit Pdf

This book documents the various impacts of urbanization on hydrological systems and water resources. The first half of the book is focused on urbanization and surface waters, starting with the status of hydrological systems in the urban areas, i.e. the catchment characteristics and changes in rainfall dynamics. The most pronounced hydrological problems in cities are changes in runoff due to precipitation. Recently, rain events have been less frequent but more intense, sometimes leading to flash floods. Though the substantial increase in runoff causes floods in the urbanized area, it may be attributed to the reduction of infiltration due to construction of roads. This, in turn, results in groundwater decline and depletion. The second half of the book covers the impact of urbanization on groundwater, which starts with hindered or significantly reduced recharge taking place due to altered urban surfaces. The limited groundwater resources are over-exploited by the urban population, leading to water scarcity and depletion. Groundwater gets polluted due to solid waste dumping sites or by wastewaters discharged by industries. The book will be useful for researchers, educators, municipal/city authorities, government officials, and NGOs.

Author : Vijay P. Singh,Ram Narayan Yadava
Publisher : Allied Publishers
Page : 588 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Groundwater
ISBN : 8177645471

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Watershed Hydrology by Vijay P. Singh,Ram Narayan Yadava Pdf

Author : Arup K. Sarma,Vijay P. Singh,Suresh A. Kartha,Rajib K. Bhattacharjya
Publisher : Springer
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2016-10-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319401959

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Urban Hydrology, Watershed Management and Socio-Economic Aspects by Arup K. Sarma,Vijay P. Singh,Suresh A. Kartha,Rajib K. Bhattacharjya Pdf

The book brings together high-quality research articles on advanced hydrological analysis, advanced computational methods, and the ecological and sociological aspects of urban watershed management under one umbrella. The rapid pace of urbanization, not accompanied by any farsighted, holistic plan, has reduced many cities in the developing world into multi-hazard areas. The most perceptible consequence of urbanization is the change in land-use and land cover, which in turn impacts hydrological systems. Accordingly, scientific studies on urban hydrology with due emphasis on ecological and sociological aspects under changing climate are vital to the appropriate design of urban landscapes and civil infrastructure works. This book addresses precisely these issues, offering a useful guide for environmentalists, hydrologists, and a broad range of socio-economic scientists exploring the environmental vulnerabilities arising from urbanization.

Author : Jianxun He,Caterina Valeo,Kasiapillai S. Kasiviswanathan
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783036508108

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Urbanization under a Changing Climate by Jianxun He,Caterina Valeo,Kasiapillai S. Kasiviswanathan Pdf

In response to the increasing urbanization, advances in the science of urban hydrology have improved urban water system management, creating more livable cities in which public safety and health, as well as the environment, are protected. The ultimate goal of urban water management is to mimic the hydrological cycle prior to urbanization. On top of urbanization, climate change, which has been demonstrated to alter the hydrological cycle in all respects, has introduced additional challenges to managing urban water systems. To mitigate and adapt to urbanization under a changing climate, understanding key hydrologic components should expand to include complex issues brought forth by climate change. Thus, effective and efficient measures can be formulated. This Special Issue of Water presents a variety of research papers that span a range of spatial and temporal scales of relevance in different societies’ efforts in adapting to the eminent changes in climate and the continuous changes in the landscape. From mitigating water quality in permeable pavements and bioretention swales to understanding changes in groundwater recharge in large regions, this Special Issue examines the state-of-the-art in sustainable urban design for adaptation and resiliency.

Author : Dipankar Saha
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789819987573

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Managed Groundwater Recharge and Rainwater Harvesting by Dipankar Saha Pdf

Author : Jiri Marsalek
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781482288544

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Urban Water Cycle Processes and Interactions by Jiri Marsalek Pdf

Effective management of urban water should be based on a scientific understanding of the impact of human activity on both the urban hydrological cycle - including its processes and interactions - and the environment itself. Such anthropogenic impacts, which vary broadly in time and space, need to be quantified with respect to local climate, urban d

Author : Murray Burns McPherson,F. C. Zuidema
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Storm sewers
ISBN : UIUC:30112099005099

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Urban Hydrological Modeling and Catchment Research by Murray Burns McPherson,F. C. Zuidema Pdf

Author : Rolf Nieder,Dinesh K. Benbi,Franz X. Reichl
Publisher : Springer
Page : 886 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2018-01-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789402412222

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Soil Components and Human Health by Rolf Nieder,Dinesh K. Benbi,Franz X. Reichl Pdf

This volume highlights important links existing between soils and human health which up to now are not fully realized by the public. Soil materials may have deleterious, beneficial or no impacts on human health; therefore, understanding the complex relationships between diverse soil materials and human health will encourage creative cooperation between soil and environmental sciences and medicine. The topics covered in this book will be of immense value to a wide range of readers, including soil scientists, medical scientists and practitioners, nursing scientists and staff, toxicologists, ecologists, agronomists, geologists, geochemists, public health professionals, planners and several others.

Author : Mrinmoy Majumder,Ganesh D. Kale
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783030666835

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Water and Energy Management in India by Mrinmoy Majumder,Ganesh D. Kale Pdf

This book provides an innovative, realistic and reliable solution to the common problem of Indian water and energy sector due to the onset of the Impact of Climate Change and Large-Scale Urbanization. Twelve Case Studies and One Review Paper that were included in this book depict the way soft computation techniques, simulation and decision-making framework can optimize the best solution from multiple solutions to the problems of water and energy management which corresponds to a novel symbiotic and synchronous nexus between water and the energy sector. All the studies included in this book are collected from all parts of India. The selected studies utilized the latest technologies like Multi-Criteria Decision Frame Work, Neural Networks and Nature-Based Optimization techniques to achieve diverse objectives from the prediction of climatic parameters to yield from ungauged watershed to performance optimization of Water Treatment Plant, Hydropower as well as futuristic alternative energy systems like Wave to Power Plants.

Author : Arup K. Sarma,Vijay P. Singh,Rajib K. Bhattacharjya,Suresh A. Kartha
Publisher : Springer
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2018-03-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319744940

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Urban Ecology, Water Quality and Climate Change by Arup K. Sarma,Vijay P. Singh,Rajib K. Bhattacharjya,Suresh A. Kartha Pdf

This unique book brings together high-quality research contributions on ecological aspects of urbanization, water quality concerns in an urban environment, and climate change issues with a strong Indian focus under one umbrella. It includes several case studies that discuss urban water management, particularly highlighting the quality aspects. Urbanization is an ecological disturbance that the modern world accepts as essential in the absence of a better alternative that could provide an equal level of comfort. The prohibitive costs of eco-friendly production technologies are forcing the developing world to generate industrial waste that is detrimental to the environment. At the same time, the availability of adequate fresh water is another challenge for our climate-change impacted world. The scientific community is, therefore, searching for ways towards ecologically sustainable urban development. Discussing all these issues, this book offers a useful guide for academicians, researchers, practicing engineers, and managers dealing with diverse water-related problems in urban areas.

Author : Sunita Sarkar,Harry Dixon
Publisher : UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2021-12-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781906698775

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Emerging Science for Sustainable Water Resources Management by Sunita Sarkar,Harry Dixon Pdf

As a society, we are undergoing a number of interconnected changes, from burgeoning populations and rising standards of living, to widespread urbanisation and rapid environmental degradation, all under a changing climate. Together, these changes are having significant impacts on our freshwater systems. Rapid innovation is needed to adapt our water management practices and technologies in order to meet water requirements while maintaining and, where needed, restoring, the ecosystems that provide us with life sustaining services, so that the resource is also protected for the future. This book shows why and how emerging scientific knowledge and new technologies can support sustainable management and use of freshwater resources. It provides an introduction to what new science is out there, where it can contribute to sustainable water resources management, and what the next critical science gaps are that need to be filled. Designed to be accessible, yet comprehensive, the book is targeted at people interested in water resource management, but who may not be scientific experts in the various areas. The book takes an integrated, whole-system view, highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral working and the need for practitioners and researchers to work together to co-design and co-development future projects. It combines current scientific understanding with cases studies of application in the real world and includes chapters covering topics including: · The management of agricultural water demand using soil moisture measurements; · Enhancement of flood risk management and drought decision-making; · Monitoring river water quality and restoring urban lakes; and · Improved river basin planning. While the research presented was conducted in an Indian context, the scientific developments and potential solutions outlined are applicable to other parts of the world facing similar water challenges. Emerging Science for Sustainable Water Resources Management is edited by Dr Sunita Sarkar and Prof. Harry Dixon of the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology. It is an output from the 'Sustainable Use of Natural Resources to Improve Human Health and Support Economic Development' (SUNRISE) programme funded by the Natural Environment Research Council [award number NE/R000131/1]. The support and the contributions of Indian partner organisations to enable the active input of their staff towards this publication is acknowledged. Suggested citation: Sarkar S & Dixon H (Eds) 2021 Emerging Science for Sustainable Water Resources Management: A guide for water professionals and practitioners in India. UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology 94pp.

Author : Basant Yadav,Mohit Prakash Mohanty,Ashish Pandey,Vijay P. Singh,R. D. Singh
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2022-10-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031134678

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Sustainability of Water Resources by Basant Yadav,Mohit Prakash Mohanty,Ashish Pandey,Vijay P. Singh,R. D. Singh Pdf

This book covers a wide spectrum of water resources management, including water supply and demand, operation and maintenance of water distribution systems, water quality assessment, impacts of climate change on hydrological extremes, and water governance. Rapid urbanization, industrialization, and population growth are the major factors contributing to a significant rise in water demands across all the sectors in India. Although the Indian Summer Monsoon Rainfall contributes primarily to the available surface and groundwater resources, recurrent non-uniform/erratic rainfall events have resulted in widespread water scarcity. On many occasions, extreme meteorological conditions trigger the severity of water-related disasters such as floods and droughts. The untreated wastewater from domestic and industrial sources discharged through un-engineered means, adds to the issue as it ends up polluting the surface and groundwater resources.

Author : Thorsten Wagener,Stewart W. Franks
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1901502082

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Regional Hydrological Impacts of Climatic Change: Impact assessment and decision making by Thorsten Wagener,Stewart W. Franks Pdf

Author : Anil Kumar Dikshit,Balaji Narasimhan,Bimlesh Kumar,Ajey Kumar Patel
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 818 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2022-05-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811903045

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Innovative Trends in Hydrological and Environmental Systems by Anil Kumar Dikshit,Balaji Narasimhan,Bimlesh Kumar,Ajey Kumar Patel Pdf

This book presents select proceedings of the International Virtual Conference on Trends in Hydrological and Environmental Systems (ITHES 2021). Various topics covered in this book include urban hydrology, hydrological extremes, statistical analysis of hydro-meteorological data, impacts of climate change, hydrological modelling, groundwater studies, water resource management and applications of RS & GIS in hydrology. The book also discusses various topics on applications of CFD in water resources and environmental engineering, water and wastewater treatment, solid waste management and air quality. The book will be a valuable reference for beginners, researchers, and professionals interested in environmental civil engineering, especially hydrological and environmental systems.

Author : Hans Gehrels
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Groundwater flow
ISBN : 1901502562

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Impact of Human Activity on Groundwater Dynamics by Hans Gehrels Pdf