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River Degradation: Issues and Challenges: A Study on the fluvial and geo-environmental problems in the Bishnumati River, Kathmandu, Nepal - Softcover

Adhikari, Basanta Raj

 
9783848439621: River Degradation: Issues and Challenges: A Study on the fluvial and geo-environmental problems in the Bishnumati River, Kathmandu, Nepal

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This book includes bank erosion, river channel scouring, destruction of riparian vegetation and waste disposal within the Bishnumati River.The river is going through degradation due to natural and human- induced disturbances. Excavation of sediment, channelization and damming, landuse changes, encroachment of river banks, clearing of riparian vegetation, discharge of effluents, piling of manure, waste dumping and disposal are the causes of the river environmental degradation. Mitigative measures such as regular monitoring of river, management of waste and landuse, and bank stabilizing works should be implemented to improve river environment.

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