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- Water scarcity is a growing issue in many cities, particularly in arid regions, exacerbated by climate change and increasing human water use.
- The paper explores a climate change adaptation strategy focused on the overexploitation of karst springs, especially in the area near Niš, which is experiencing a decline in precipitation.
- A successful project initiated in 2004 has helped Niš secure an extra 200 liters per second of spring water during critical periods, addressing the urgent need for water resources in the region.
Article Abstract
Water scarcity, especially in the hydrologically critical part of the year, is a problem often present in many cities and regions, particularly in arid and sub-arid areas. Climate change and human water demand compound the problem. This paper discusses a climate change adaptation measure-the possibility of karst spring overexploitation, where there is a siphon-shaped cavity inside the mountain. The pilot area is near the city of Niš, where a decreasing precipitation trend has already been observed and is expected to continue in the future. The paper also presents some basic information related to the pilot area and undertaken investigations. The project, successfully implemented in 2004, has provided the city of Niš with an additional amount of 200 l/s of spring water during the most critical part of the year.
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