Over-dependence on distant sources increases vulnerability and can lead to the neglect of traditional water sources and their vital recharge zones and all this has severe, long-term hydrological consequences for slope stability.
Recharge zone management
The Pyasi Devi and the Sealed Courtyard
Protecting natural springs and their aquifer recharge zones is critical for water security and hydrological stability in the Himalayas. Particular care and concern is therefore required to safeguard the recharge zone.
Traditional knowledge: Groundwater presence
Just imagine that the early settlers in the Himalayan region were aware of the intricacies of Hydrological Cycle, groundwater presence, means of enhancing groundwater recharge, and had even mastered the art of groundwater exploration. Hope this is no testing time for the limits of your imagination. What if I say that by the end of this […]