Three Major water related issues in the country:
Three Major water related issues in the country Changes in the Seasonal Rainfall Pattern.
Water Pollution.
Flooding
Water Pollution:
Water Pollution Due to
Discharge of Effluents from industries.
Intensive use of chemical fertilizers, insecticides, etc in agriculture
Inefficient drainage system
Bad habits of mankind
Results
Difficulties to access pure water
Spreading of deceases like diearia, dengue - fever, etc
Long term health hazards such as kidney problems.
Untidy environment
Changes in the Seasonal Rainfall Pattern:
Changes in the Seasonal Rainfall Pattern Primarily rainfall depends on two main monsoons, N-E & S-W and Two inter monsoons.
Changes in the Rainfall pattern affects,
Severe Droughts resulting water shortages.
Flash floods.
Traditional Agricultural practices.
Life style of the People.
Fauna and flora, The echo system.
Flash Floods:
Flash Floods Due to
Unplanned land improvements.
Artificial developments in the upper catchments.
Man made activities in urban, semi-urban areas.
Unauthorized human activities
Deforestation
Will result,
Loss of lives.
Land slides.
Displacements of people
Damages to infrastructure, buildings, etc
Loss of the long established environment
How to Mitigate:
How to Mitigate Develop and implement a master plan in land use.
Strengthen the legal activities against unauthorized developments.
Demarcate the stream reservations, wetlands, etc.
Protect the rain forests.
Establish proper drainage system.
Standardization of industries.
Educate the people
Improve the forecasting and strengthen the warning system
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