Hill torrents potentials and spate irrigation10
This document discusses spate irrigation and its potential to support agriculture in Pakistan. Spate irrigation relies on diverting flood waters from hill torrents during monsoon season onto agricultural fields. It supports over 1.5 million hectares across Pakistan, especially in Balochistan, but much of the water is currently wasted due to a lack of water management infrastructure. Improving ...
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Spate irrigation is in practice in Pakistan, where, flood water, during monsoon season, gets generated and channelized from down- hill countered profiles (catchments area). These hill torrential are diverted to agriculture fields, by constructing earthen embankments or related hydraulic concrete structures.
(2014) Asif. American Journal of Agriculture and Forestry. … streams subject to annual inundation. They utilize the moisture retained in the root zone after the flood subsides together with sub-irr...
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Muhammad Asif, Col Islam-ul-Haque. Hill T orrents Potentials and Spate Irrigation Management to Support Agricultural Strategies in Pakistan. American Journal of Agriculture and Forestry.
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Managing flood water of hill torrents as potential source for irrigation
A terminology 'spate irrigation' is used for flood water har-vesting, and this kind of irrigation is under practice in hill torrent areas of Pakistan for agricultural production for the last several hundred years during the season of monsoon and the study area falls under low rainfall zone.
Hill torrents , characterized by rapid water movement and powerful currents, are essential for spate irrigation, accounting for a significant portion of Pakistan's irrigated land. However, the potential of hill torrents remains underutilized due to challenges in management and frequency issues.
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This paper discusses GIS and Remote Sensing tools application as a strategy to explore viable and economical prospective of floodwater management for spate irrigation. The fundamental problem is the optimal conservation of hill torrents flows and management of these water resources.
Community engagement in managing hill torrents offers potential benefits such as tailored local solutions and greater buy-in from stakeholders. Inclusion in planning and decision-making through forums and educational programs helps ensure initiatives are effective and sustainable. Challenges include ensuring adequate training and resources for local communities, aligning local needs with ...