Abstracts

Plastic pollution in rivers is a growing global crisis, with rivers like the Ganges, Yangtze, and Buriganga transporting millions of tons of waste annually into oceans. Factors such as rapid urbanization, poor waste management, and single-use plastics drive this issue, endangering ecosystems and human health.

River discharge and water level are closely linked, with water level determining the river’s cross-sectional area and flow velocity, both of which influence discharge. This relationship, captured by stage-discharge curves, is crucial for flood forecasting, water management, and river engineering.

River discharge forecasting is a cutting-edge tool for flood prevention, providing early warnings to protect lives and minimize economic losses. Advances in hydrological models have proven crucial in flood-prone regions like France, India, Bangladesh, and Senegal.

Banks can leverage surface water data to assess risks and opportunities in sectors like agriculture, energy, real estate, and manufacturing. By integrating this data into credit analysis, they can mitigate water-related risks, promote sustainability, and support more resilient financial practices.

River discharge is crucial for run-of-river hydropower, directly affecting electricity production, flood control, and maintenance. Both high-head and low-head systems rely on managing water flow to ensure consistent energy generation and operational efficiency.

Surface water is essential to industries worldwide, from agriculture and energy to tourism and manufacturing. This article explores the economic stakes of declining water quantity and quality across continents and the impact on businesses reliant on rivers, lakes, and reservoirs.

NASA’s GRACE satellites measure changes in Earth’s gravity field to track groundwater depletion, aquifer dynamics, and river discharge. By monitoring large-scale water storage shifts, GRACE provides crucial data for water management and predicting climate-related impacts like floods and droughts.

BWI’s blog post invites you to explore some of the key river basins of Sri Lanka, often referred to as the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean” or “Teardrop of India”. Discover their importance, unique features, and challenges they encounter. Read more and gain a deeper understanding of their connection to the island’s water cycle.

BWI’s recent blog post introduces you to some of the most prominent river basins of Madagascar, nicknamed the “Red Island”. Gain insights into the river networks that wind through Madagascar’s red soils. Read more to learn about their significance and characteristics, and deepen your understanding of how climate change will impact Madagascar’s water systems.

In its latest blog post, BWI explores the major river basins of Corsica, often referred to as the “Island of Beauty.” Gain insights into these vital water systems, their significance in supporting the island’s economy and agriculture, and the key challenges they encounter. Read more to learn about the lifeblood of Corsica’s natural landscape and community.