Water is essential for human activities and economic development, and the water
environment significantly influences ecological balance and global climate. China and …

China is facing a groundwater depletion and deterioration crisis, culminating from long-term
over-exploitation and groundwater contamination. Aggravating factors include population …

Commonly described as the “water tower for Asia,” the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) plays
an important role in ensuring water, food, energy, and environmental security for much of the …

Groundwater vulnerability and risk assessment is a useful tool for groundwater pollution
prevention and control. In this study, GIS based DRASTIC model have been used to assess …

Relying on the conceptual DPSIR framework and MODFLOW analysis, this study used a
mixed approach to produce groundwater resource management solutions for the Najafabad …

This article investigates water security in Nepal from the perspective of the water-energy-
agriculture (food) nexus, focusing on pathways to water security that originate in actions and …

The study aims to identify the groundwater geochemistry and drinking water suitability
through statistical and water quality index (WQI) approach in Kudal region of Sindhudurg …

Abstract Study Region The Kathmandu valley watershed (KVW), capital region of Nepal,
which is one of the rapidly urbanizing areas not only in Nepal but in South Asia. Study Focus …

This study aimed at evaluating three index-overlay methods of vulnerability assessment (ie,
DRASTIC, GOD, and SI) for estimating risk to pollution of shallow groundwater aquifer in the …

Abstract Study region Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. Study focus The focus of this study is to
project future LULC, delineate potential recharge areas, and evaluate encroachment in …