Assessing flooding extent and potential exposure to river pollution from urbanizing peripheral rivers within Greater Dhaka watershed.

ABSTRACT: Greater Dhaka area is home to large industrial clusters that are driving economic growth and the poverty reduction efforts of Bangladesh. These clusters are located around peripheral rivers- Turag, Buriganga, Dhaleswari, Balu, Shitalakhya, Bangshi, and Tongi-Khal, which are important for water transport, environment, and eco-systems where flooding of floodplains in monsoon is an integral part. The urban and industrial growth stressing natural resources has led to severe degradation of the rivers and floodplains, affecting the livelihoods, health, and well-being of the people. Monsoon-time exposure to polluted water is yet to be studied and addressed scientifically. This study looked into the water quality and flooding situation of Greater Dhaka for two successive monsoons through extensive

SUBMITTER: Khan NS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11599561 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature