What is it about?
Intermittent rivers are defined as rivers with a high seasonality in water, sediment transport and habitat. In this study, an attempt is made to outline the major hydro-sedimentological characteristics of intermittent rivers systems using the examples from the Maidan and Shakar-Dara rivers in the Kabul region of the Kabul river basin.
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Why is it important?
The management of intermittent water bodies with high flow seasonality requires a comprehensive understanding of their hydro-sedimentological behavior. Simply applying experiences and knowledge of perennial rivers to intermittent river system may lead to serious problems. Thus, in this, the major characteristics of two intermittent river system are outlined in terms of their significance for sustainable river management.
Perspectives
In this publication, it is attempted to describe some major hydro-sedimentological differences between perennial and Intermittent water bodies on two examples in the Kabul region basin. The flow intermittency is linked to catchment area characteristics to draw a conclusion about their sediment yield and transport characteristics. The information may serve as an initial step toward exploring the intermittent water bodies which play a far greater role in arid and semi-arid regions.
PhD Najibullah Sadid
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This page is a summary of: An overview of hydro-sedimentological characteristics of intermittent rivers in Kabul region of Kabul river basin, International Journal of River Basin Management, May 2017, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/15715124.2017.1321004.
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