The Gendered Implication of Declining Spring Sources in the Rangun Watershed Area
Anju Pandit,
Okke Batelaan,
Smrittee Kala Panta
et al.
Abstract:Rangun Khola watershed of Mahakali River Basin, located in Dadeldhura District in the mid[1]hill region of Nepal, serves as a model watershed for the region’s challenges associated with climate change. Springs are the lifeline for human survival and ecosystems in such watersheds. Data of spring discharge change of 1,122 springs in the region between 1998 and 2008 estimated using recall method showed that spring sources are drying up raising critical concern not only in terms of ecological wellbeing but also in… Show more
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