Impacts of Large-Scale Groundwater Exploitation Based on Long-Term Evolution of Hydraulic Heads in Dhaka City, Bangladesh

Impacts of Large-Scale Groundwater Exploitation Based on Long-Term Evolution of Hydraulic Heads in Dhaka City, Bangladesh

Dhaka city has emerged as the fastest-growing megacity, having more than 20 million inhabitants, with a growth rate of 3.62%. Unplanned and rapid urbanization, coupled with exponential population growth, has significantly altered the groundwater dynamics in Dhaka city. This study concentrates on the...

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Main Authors: Mazeda Islam, Marc Van Camp, Delwar Hossain, Md. Mizanur Rahman Sarker, Shahina Khatun, Kristine Walraevens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Water
Subjects:
groundwater over-exploitation
population growth
city expansion
hydrographs
piezometric maps
depression cone
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/13/10/1357

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