Addressing water scarcity challenges through rainwater harvesting: A comprehensive analysis of potential zones and model performance in arid and semi-arid regions–A case study on Purulia, India
2024
Water scarcity in arid and semi-arid regions is a critical global concern, necessitating innovative solutions to address increasing water demands in these vulnerable areas. This study focuses on tackling...
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Hydrometeorological variation in the middle and upper reaches of the Yellow River Basin (1960–2019)
2024
The hydrological and meteorological elements of the Yellow River Basin have undergone fluctuations in response to both climate change and human activities. Understanding its evolutionary trends is essential...
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Current status of stream water quality around selected Tea Gardens from Southern Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu, India – A case study
2024
In this study, metal concentration in tea garden-associated stream water samples from the south Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu was evaluated using ICP-MS to know the current status of pollution level,...
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Investigating drinking water quality, microbial pollution, and potential health risks in selected schools of Badin city, Pakistan
2024
This study investigated drinking water quality in public, private, and religious schools in Badin city, Pakistan. Physicochemical parameters were within limits except for slightly elevated pH and turbidity....
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A critical review on groundwater level depletion monitoring based on GIS and data-driven models: Global perspectives and future challenges
2024
The present study aims to thoroughly review GWL depletion monitoring studies completed between 2000 and 2023 based on data-driven models and GIS approaches from a global perspective. The review summarizes...
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Nutrient status of overlying water and sediment of West Lake, Hangzhou, China
2024
A comprehensive investigation of the physicochemical properties of overlying water and sediments in Hangzhou West Lake, China was conducted. A wide range of crucial physical parameters were analyzed,...
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Characterization of the recent (2019–2022) La Plata Basin hydrological drought from a centennial-scale perspective
2024
Several major rivers within the La Plata Basin (LPB), the third largest basin in the world, have experienced record-low water levels between 2019 and 2022, with significant impacts for the economy of...
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Exploring groundwater resources in southwestern Nigeria: An integrated geophysical approach
2024
Groundwater potential regions were delineated using Very-Low Frequency Electromagnetic (VLF-EM) and Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) geophysical techniques. The VLF-EM measurements were taken as fast...
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Physicochemical and geochemical analysis of groundwater quality in Ilaporu, Ogun State, Nigeria, for domestic and agricultural usage
2024
The inhabitant of Ilaporu settlements solely depends on groundwater for domestic and agricultural purpose as a result of scarcity and contamination of surface water. The present study therefore aimed...
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Assessment the impacts of land cover and climate changes on rainwater harvesting systems using remote sensing and runoff model in some Wadis of West Matrouh – Egypt
2024
The aim of this study is to evaluate the potential changes in land cover and their impacts on rainwater harvesting systems, with a focus on Egypt's northwestern coastal region. To accomplish this objective,...
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Indicators of riverbank Erosion vulnerability assessment: A systematic literature review for future research
2024
Despite the devastating nature of riverbank erosion, existing studies hardly address the complex nature of vulnerability affecting the livelihoods of erosion-prone residents. Hence, the indicators of...
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Evaluation of trophic state conditions in the three urban perennial lakes of the Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu: Based on water quality parameters and rotifer composition
2024
This study aims to examine the trophic state conditions in the three major urban perennial lakes of the Coimbatore district based on the physicochemical properties and rotifer community structure. The...
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Machine learning and deep learning-based landslide susceptibility mapping using geospatial techniques in Wayanad, Kerala state, India
Available online 12 October 2024
Landslide susceptibility mapping is vital for disaster management and sustainable land-use planning. This research was conducted in Wayanad, Kerala, India, to identify landslide susceptible zones. The...
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Multivariate approach to assess groundwater resources in the multilayer system of Iullemmeden basin in Dosso Region, Southwestern Niger
Available online 28 September 2024
The Iullemmeden basin groundwater resources were assessed in the Dosso Region for the groundwater management. Classical and multivariate tools of hydrogeochemistry were thus used to stand out main factors...
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Arsenic in groundwater from Southwest Bangladesh: Sources, water quality, and potential health concern
2023
Arsenic (As) poisoning in groundwater has become one of the greatest environmental concerns around the world. In this study, As concentration in the groundwater samples (depth: 52–70 m) of southwestern...
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Hydrogeochemistry and stable isotopes of groundwater in the Sudano-Sahelian zone: A case of the Mayo Bocki watershed in North Cameroon
2023
Groundwater is the main source of water supply for domestic, agricultural and industrial uses, especially in the sahelian regions. The present study is carried out in the basement aquifers of the Mayo...
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Hydrochemistry and assessment of heavy metals groundwater contamination in an industrialized city of sub-Saharan Africa (Douala, Cameroon). Implication on human health
2023
Douala is one of the largest cities in sub-Saharan Africa where 80% of the population relies on groundwater without any control of their quality. In this context, this study evaluates the groundwater...
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A comparison of metal distribution in surface soil between wetland and farmland in the Sanjiang plain
2023
The transformation from wetland to farmland is in vigorous process to gain more grain production. Meanwhile, restoring wetland from farmland is going on due to the important ecological function of wetland....
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Investigating groundwater potential in northeastern basement complexes: A Pulka case study using geospatial and geo-electrical techniques
2023
Groundwater is a crucial resource for communities and plays a significant role in the economy, especially in regions where surface water sources are limited or unreliable. Nigerian Northeastern basement...
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Quality assessment of groundwater sourced from nearby abandoned landfills from Industrial City in Nigeria: Water pollution indices approach
2023
The study assessed the quality of groundwater sourced from nearby abandoned landfills in an industrial city in Nigeria. Nine (9) groundwater samples were collected from three (3) abandoned landfills...
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A study on the physiological parameters of corn during the jointing stage of growth under soil water stress based on the PSII light quantum yield (QY)
2023
Water stress is a major factor limiting corn production in the semi-arid and semi-humid regions of the world. Well-scheduled irrigation is necessary to increase seed yield and ensure yield stability...
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A combined GIS, remote sensing and MCDM approach to find potential location for rainwater harvesting structure in northwestern part of Bangladesh
2023
There has been a fresh water shortage in the Northwestern portion of Bangladesh. Rainwater is one of the finest boons of the nature which can reduce this problem. To utilize the rainwater properly,...
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Rainfall and temperature dynamics in four Indian states: A comprehensive spatial and temporal trend analysis
2023
Climate change poses a significant global challenge, impacting rainfall and temperature patterns worldwide. To assess regional and temporal changes, we conducted a trend analysis on mean monsoon rainfall...
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Investigation of Groundwater Potential Using Geological, Hydrogeological and Geophysical Methods in Federal University of Technology, Minna, Bosso Campus, North Central, Nigeria
2023
Groundwater exploration and extraction in challenging hard rock formations with inherent heterogeneity is addressed comprehensively in this study through geological, hydrogeological, and geophysical...
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Climate change impact on water availability in the Himalaya: Insights from Sunkoshi River basin, Nepal
2023
Changing streamflow is one of the most visible consequences of climate change. In this study, the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) model was used to investigate the significant effects of climate...
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