Hydrology

Volume 8, Issue 4, December 2020

  • Numerical Modeling of River Sedimentation: Application to the Rice Farming Lowlands of Sindou, Burkina-Faso

    Bama Nati Aïssata Delphine, Kouakou Ariel Michée, Leye Babacar

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 4, December 2020
    Pages: 62-68
    Received: 18 October 2020
    Accepted: 5 November 2020
    Published: 27 November 2020
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    Abstract: The development of the shallows has become essential in the fight against hunger in Burkina Faso. In addition, rivers there are subject to massive silting up caused by erosion. These sedimentary deposits tend to gradually reduce the flow section, thus promoting the retention of pollutants in streams. So in order to prevent this phenomenon, it is im... Show More
  • Climate Change Impact on Water Resources; The Case of Tono Irrigation Dam in Ghana

    Edward Naabil, Benjamin Lantei Lamptey, Kouakou Kouadio, Thompson Annor

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 4, December 2020
    Pages: 69-78
    Received: 25 October 2020
    Accepted: 5 November 2020
    Published: 30 November 2020
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    Abstract: West Africa (WA) in recent past experienced decreasing rainfall and increasing temperature. A preliminary assessment of these trends in the future (2025-2045) was conducted to evaluate its potential impact on water resources, specifically the Tono irrigation dam in Ghana. The climate change assessment was based on future climate data of Representat... Show More
  • Research on Mine Water Inrush from Rocky Ground Cracks in Shallow Buried Seam in the Condition of Heavy Rain

    Che Xiaoyang, Hou Enke

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 4, December 2020
    Pages: 79-85
    Received: 15 November 2020
    Accepted: 24 November 2020
    Published: 4 December 2020
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    Abstract: Mine water inrush from rocky ground cracks is a major form of water inrush from the roof of shallow coal seams in gully areas, especially under heavy rainfall conditions, surface flooding poses a greater threat to the safety of mine production. In order to study the law of mine water inrush from rocky ground cracks in the gully under heavy rainfall... Show More
  • Review on Hydrological and Environmental Challenges for Irrigation Agriculture Development in Ethiopia

    Kasye Shitu, Melaku Almaw

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 4, December 2020
    Pages: 86-90
    Received: 30 October 2020
    Accepted: 12 November 2020
    Published: 4 December 2020
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    Abstract: Ethiopia is frequently faced with climate-related hazards, commonly drought and floods and its agricultural products decrease time to time. As irrigation plays an essential role in stabilizing crop production by either supplementing or replacing the need for natural precipitation and it makes agriculture more confidential, the governments of Ethiop... Show More
  • IWRM Approaches in Water Resources Management Activities of BMDA, Barind Tract of Bangladesh: ABlooming Effort

    Mohammad Iquebal Hossain, Mohammad Niamul Bari, Shafi Uddin Miah, Mohammad Selim Reza, Chowdhury Sarwar Jahan, Mohammad Rashidul Hasan, Mohammad Ferozur Rahaman

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 4, December 2020
    Pages: 91-97
    Received: 17 November 2020
    Accepted: 27 November 2020
    Published: 8 December 2020
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    Abstract: Barind Tract of Bangladesh, located in its North-West region is a drought prone water stressed area facing serious setback in water management for agriculture, drinking, domestic and other uses. Barind Multipurpose Development Authority (BMDA) has been working relentlessly to overcome such hostile situation introducing, devising and adopting variou... Show More
  • Alliance for Water Stewardship: A Network of Sustainable Water Stewards in Italy

    Matteo Magagni, Chiara Rizzi, Maria Giuseppina Iannacci, Eugenio Capponi, Beatrice Bizzaro

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 4, December 2020
    Pages: 98-103
    Received: 20 February 2020
    Accepted: 4 March 2020
    Published: 8 December 2020
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    Abstract: Overexploitation and competitiveness over shared freshwater resources are some of the growing problems that affect many regions of Italy, especially Emilia Romagna, a region characterized by high water-related risks linked to water scarcity, droughts and baseline water stress. Private and public sectors are driven to find alternative or best-practi... Show More