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Impact on sustainability of Hail Haor by integrated water management activities

Corresponding Author : Md. Misbah Uddin (mun_cee@yahoo.com.uk)

Authors : J. B. Alam (jahiralam@yahoo.com)

Keywords : Sustainability, Haor, Integrated water management, Checklist

Abstract :

 This study concerns with the activities running through the projects under different wellknown institutions and the effects of the projects on sustainability of the environment of Hail haor. Hail haor is the main water reservoir of Moulobhi bazar-Sreemangal area. Hundreds of Choras (small canals in hilly area which carries water) discharge water in this haor. Huge amount of water also carries tones of sediments. This causes siltation of the haor as well as the Choras. As the depth of the haor decreases, the living place of the aquatic animals reduces. As the water reservation capacity of the haor and conveying capacity of the discharge channel reduces; as a result, in the Monsoon the haor can’t provide sufficient places for incoming water, which causes flood. Moreover, in the month of April and May flash flood occur which causes devastating damage to the crops (specially the Boro crops) and breaks down the local economic condition. Again, flood carries much of silts which make the soil fertile. If it is possible to save the Boro crops up to mid-May from flash flood then it would be very much beneficial. On other hand, deficiency of water occurs tremendously in the dry season.  

Published on December 30th, 2012 in Volume 19, Issue 2, Applied Sciences and Technology