49. Water Logging – Causes, Effects and Remedial Measures
Water logging poses significant challenges to agriculture, infrastructure, and environmental sustainability. It arises from both natural and human-induced causes, such as over-irrigation, poor drainage, and urbanization. The effects include reduced crop yields, structural damage, and socio-economic issues, necessitating comprehensive remedial measures including improved drainage, efficient irrigation practices, and land management strategies.
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What we have learnt
- Water logging can severely impact agricultural productivity and soil health.
- Various factors contribute to water logging, including inadequate drainage and urbanization.
- Effective management strategies can mitigate the effects of water logging.
Key Concepts
- -- Water Logging
- A condition characterized by the saturation of soil in the root zone due to the accumulation of excess water.
- -- OverIrrigation
- The application of excessive water to agricultural fields beyond crop needs, leading to soil saturation and raised groundwater tables.
- -- Seepage
- The process where water escapes from irrigation canals and water bodies into the surrounding soil, contributing to increased water tables.
- -- Drainage Systems
- Infrastructure designed to remove excess water from soil to prevent water logging.
- -- Controlled Irrigation
- Efficient irrigation methods, such as drip and sprinkler systems, that minimize water wastage and optimize plant growth.
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