Essays about: "River Indus"

Showing result 6 - 8 of 8 essays containing the words River Indus.

  1. 6. Towards Sustainable Flood Management in upper Sindh, Pakistan : A case study of District Sukkur

    University essay from Avdelningen för ekoteknik och hållbart byggande

    Author : Imran Khan; [2013]
    Keywords : Flood; River Indus; Sustainable flood management plan; Pakistan floods; Sindh; Sukkur;

    Abstract : Flooding is the most devastating natural hazard in Pakistan and the recent flooding has demonstrated its severeness. Floods are common all over the country, though the province of Sindh experience the most damages. River Indus flows on a ridge here and once the surplus water during flood events leave the main channel does not return back. READ MORE

  2. 7. Hydro politics and interprovincial relations in Pakistan : a case study of the Kalabagh Dam controversy

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Usman Muhammad; [2012]
    Keywords : Kalabagh project; Provincial disputes; Federal government; Hydro politics;

    Abstract : Water has vital importance in all aspects of human life. It is a key natural resource for any country. The demand for water is increasing due to population growth and poor water management. Many countries meet the demand for water by building reservoirs for water storage. READ MORE

  3. 8. Water sharing in the Indus River basin : application of integrated water resources management

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Hafiz Mohammad Ammad; [2011]
    Keywords : water; IWRM; Pakistan; India; Indus;

    Abstract : Rise in population growth needs high demand of limited water to meet the challenges of highfood requirements and it creates an environment of conflicts. The extent of conflicts varies fromregional tensions to violence and it depends on the importance of water resources andrelationships between the parties. READ MORE