Taming the Untamed Drought:. An Integrated approach in Balatira basin, Sangli District, Maharashtra.

      Аннотация: The present book addresses multifaceted approach using GIS platform, wherever necessary, the geological, geomorphological, remote sensing, morphometric, hydro-metrological, hydrochemical, water budgeting and prioritization of watershed has been holistically incorporated in distinct 7 chapters. The authors have developed clear objectives and methodology for systematic scientific approach in mitigating the chronic problems faced in the Balatira watershed of Sangli district in the state of Maharashtra. The book is useful for hydrogeologist and GIS scholars working in areas of drought mitigation and management. Photos (16), maps and figures (114) and tables (62) are self explanatory and lucid that have enormous data and vision in their presentations. Further, the conceptual model of Decision Support System thus proposed shall benefit planners in addressing the chronically occurring drought regions which in turn help in food security of the nation in general and the region in specific for horticulture development.

Ключевые слова: Balatira basin, watershed, Hydrochemistry, Geology, change detection