Sedimentation of reservoirs in India |
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| Authors: | B. Bowonder K.V. Ramana T.Hanumantha Rao |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Dr B. Bowonder and Dr K.V. Ramana are with the Centre for Energy, Environment and Technology, Administrative Staff College of India, Bella Vista, Hyderabad-500 049, India;2. Dr T. Hanumantha Rao is Director, Andhra Pradesh Engineering Research Laboratories, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500 030, India |
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| Abstract: | The sedimentation of Indian reservoirs has become a serious problem due to the synergistic action of population growth, intensity of agricultural operations, poor soil conservation and deforestation. This article examines the reasons for and responses to, sedimentation in three Indian reservoirs — Nizamsagar, Tungabhadra and Sriramsagar. The land management practices adopted in each case are analysed with reference to current and future needs. The article highlights particularly the need to monitor methodically the land use changes in the catchments of reservoirs. |
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| Keywords: | sedimentation land management reservoirs |
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