Publications by authors named "Mishra Binaya"
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- Snow-covered mountainous regions play a vital role in the hydrologic cycle, and changes in the cryosphere lead to extreme precipitation events, increasing the risk of flooding worldwide.
- The increase in glacier melting results in the formation of glacial lakes, which can burst and cause catastrophic disasters, including flash floods that can destroy infrastructure and alter the environment.
- Effective management of flooding in mountainous regions requires improved data collection, technology for climate resilience, and public awareness to mitigate risks and adapt to climate change.
This study assessed the hydropower potential of a mountain watershed within the Sunkoshi River basin in Sindhupalchok, Nepal, utilizing geographic information systems (GIS) and the soil and water assessment tool (SWAT) hydrological model. Topographical, soil, land use, meteorological, and discharge data were employed to assess the study area for the appropriateness of hydropower generation. SWAT was utilized to delineate the Sunkoshi basin into 23 distinct subbasins and involved the creation of a detailed river network, incorporating various hydrological attributes including stream links, stream order, stream length, and slope gradient.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWater is essential for human activities and economic development, and the water environment significantly influences ecological balance and global climate. China and Southeast Asia are the most populous areas in the world, and their water resources are deteriorating day by day. We focus on five representative cities such as, Beijing, Jakarta, Hanoi, Kathmandu and Manila to investigate water-environmental problems with the ultimate goal of providing recommendations for sustainable urban water management.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHydrological Simulation for Predicting the Future Water Quality of Adyar River, Chennai, India.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
November 2019
Just a few decades ago, Adyar River in India's city of Chennai was an important source of water for various uses. Due to local and global changes (e.g.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMegacities are facing serious water pollution problems due to urbanization, rapid population growth and economic development. Water is an essential resource for human activities and socio-economic development and water quality in urban settings has important implications for human and environmental health. Urbanization and lack of sewerage has left the water in Jakarta, Indonesia in a heavily polluted condition.
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- Recent human activities have led to significant degradation of river water quality in South Asia, particularly affecting cities in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal.
- Poor sanitation and industrial discharges are major contributors to this water quality issue.
- The study utilizes the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME) water quality index to assess water quality at 20 sites, revealing that rural areas have better water quality compared to urban areas, which are struggling with pollution.