Essays about: "a flood in a VILLAGE"

Found 5 essays containing the words a flood in a VILLAGE.

1. 1. To Electrify a Flood Affected Village in Sajawal, Pakistan by Utilizing the Available Renewable Energy Resources

   University essay from KTH/Kraft- och värmeteknologi

   Author : Amna Waheed; [2014]
   Keywords : Power generation; Solar energy; Wind energy; Sustainability; Renewable energy system design; Energy conversion.;

   Abstract : Pakistan, though being one of the most rich in renewable energy resources, faces serious energy crises and has a shortfall of about 6 GW electric energy. Most of the resources are untapped until today. The fuel for electricity production is being imported and is of high cost. READ MORE

3. 2. Impacts on Flood Risk from Land Use Strategies for Coping with Climate Change – An Assessment using the Time-Area Method

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljövetenskaplig utbildning

   Author : Agneta Green; [2014]
   Keywords : environmental science; physical geography; climate strategies; land use; hydrological modeling; flooding; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Climate change places pressure on rural land in terms of carbon sequestration, biomass for substitution and adaptation of crops. Land use can both positively and negatively influence the runoff regime, therefor a catchment perspective is important when developing climate strategies. READ MORE

4. 3. Causes and Consequences of Land Degradation : Conversion of Agricultural land to Non-Agricultural usages in Bangladesh: A case study on ‘Keyain’ village of Munshigonj District

   University essay from Institutionen för naturvetenskap, miljö och teknik

   Author : Abu Sayeed; [2013]
   Keywords : Land degradation in Bangladesh;

   Abstract : During the last few years the agriculture sector is facing danger in many ways. Conversion of agricultural land in non-agricultural uses is one of the main reasons to follow. Why the land is decreasing, how it is converted to non-agricultural purposes is the important matter of concern at present. READ MORE

5. 4. Flood hazard assessment by means of remote sensing and spatial analyses in the Cuvelai basin : case study, Ohangwena region, northern Namibia

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

   Author : Edward Kuliwoye; [2010]
   Keywords : flood hazard assessments; remote sensing; MNDWI; Getis-Ord Gi*; spatial analysis; geography; physical geography; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Popular summary: Amongst other affected countries, Namibia endures seasonal floods in different parts of the country namely, Karas, Kavango, Caprivi, Ohangwena, Omusati, and Oshana regions. However, the study concentrated only on the floods within the Ohangwena region. READ MORE

6. 5. Planning for Sustainable Settlements along the River Bengawan Solo, Java Island, Indonesia

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för teknokultur, humaniora och samhällsbyggnad

   Author : Lina Gregersdotter; [2009]
   Keywords : flooding; housing; planning; disaster management; poverty; Indonesia; mfs;

   Abstract : The floods in Indonesia are a big annual problem for the poorest areas along rivers especially in East Java along the Bengawan Solo. The impact is not only on their houses, but their lands, their plantation fields, their animals and also the infrastructure within the villages. READ MORE