Hydrology: Current Research

Mahasa Pululu S

Publications

• Research Article
  The Upper Orange River Water Resources Affected by Human Interventions and Climate Change
  Author(s): Mahasa Pululu S, Palamuleni Lobina G and Ruhiiga Tabukeli MMahasa Pululu S, Palamuleni Lobina G and Ruhiiga Tabukeli M
  
  The major problem in the study area is the unlawful water abstractions for irrigation use. In South Africa, indications show that about 240 million m3/a of illegal water use is due to unauthorised withdrawals or violations of water use licenses. The status of water use for irrigation in the Orange-Senqu Basin also shows that insufficient information exists such that work needs to be done to understand the potential for increased efficiency of water use, taking into account issues pertaining to crop type, soil type and technological options. Studies like this one could also shed light on the potential impact of climate change on water use in the basin as this area may well experience significant impacts from rising temperatures and changing rainfall patterns. The processes of validation and verification will determine the extent of existing lawful water use. The use of remote sensing t.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7587.1000212

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