Groundwater faecal pollution observation in parts of Indo-Ganges–Brahmaputra river basin from in-situ measurements and satellite-based observations
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DOI: 10.1007/s12040-019-1087-8
Abstract: More than quarter of underprivileged global population, who lack access to basic sanitation and clean drinking water, live in India. Consequently, every year, millions suffer with enteric diseases from drinking faecal-contaminated groundwater. The UN Sustainable… read more here.
Keywords: water; ganges brahmaputra; satellite based; basin ... See more keywords
Post-glacial climate forcing of surface processes in the Ganges–Brahmaputra river basin and implications for carbon sequestration
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DOI: 10.1016/j.epsl.2017.08.013
Abstract: Abstract Climate has been proposed to control both the rate of terrestrial silicate weathering and the export rate of associated sediments and terrestrial organic carbon to river-dominated margins – and thus the rate of sequestration… read more here.
Keywords: sequestration; carbon; climate; post glacial ... See more keywords
Environmental peacebuilding in South Asia: Establishing consensus on hydroelectric projects in the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna (GBM) Basin
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DOI: 10.1016/j.geoforum.2018.08.015
Abstract: Abstract Multilateral cooperation on hydroelectric dams in the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna (GBM) basin has been suggested by a number of academic studies as an economically viable and environmentally friendly solution to the chronic energy insecurity of South… read more here.
Keywords: gbm basin; brahmaputra meghna; ganges brahmaputra; hydroelectric projects ... See more keywords
A Streamflow and Water Level Forecasting Model for the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna Rivers with Requisite Simplicity
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DOI: 10.1175/jhm-d-16-0202.1
Abstract: AbstractA forecasting lead time of 5–10 days is desired to increase the flood response and preparedness for large river basins. Large uncertainty in observed and forecasted rainfall appears to be a... read more here.
Keywords: level forecasting; model ganges; streamflow water; forecasting model ... See more keywords