Recharging Nepal’s mountain springs
Resource ID
8291
Access
Open
Contributed by
Sharmani Gunawardena
Other
groundwater recharge climate change agriculture Nepal aquifers springs
Date
10 June 19
Summary
In the mountainous areas of Nepal, springs are the primary source of water for remote communities, serving as a mainstay of rural livelihoods. Springs are especially critical for dry-season agriculture because they can provide access to water stored in groundwater aquifers. The discharge from springs is declining, however, possibly as a result of population growth and changes in land use (including agricultural expansion and deforestation) and the climate. Recharging and sustaining groundwater aquifers is key for ensuring year-round water availability in connected springs and for reducing the reliance of upland communities on rainfall.
https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2019/06/08/recharging-nepals-mountain-springs
Source
CGIAR site