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Evapotranspiration and evaporation/transpiration partitioning with dual source energy balance models in agricultural lands
Abstract. EvapoTranspiration (ET) is an important component of the water cycle, especially in semi-arid lands. Its quantification is crucial for …
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Guidelines for rainwater harvesting system design and assessment for the city of Johannesburg, South Africa
Abstract. As water demand increases rainwater harvesting (RWH) systems are increasingly being installed for water supply but comprehensive hydrologic design …
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The socio-economics dynamics of Dam on Rural Communities: A case study of Oyan Dam, Nigeria
Abstract. Dams construction and operations have many benefits, nevertheless, they have also led to lots of negative social, health and …
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Understanding the Impacts of Climate Change in the Tana River Basin, Kenya
Abstract. In the Tana River Basin in Kenya, six Regional Circulation Models (RCMs) simulating two Representative Concentration Pathways (RCPs) (i.e., …
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Fuzzy and process modelling of contour ridge water dynamics
Abstract. Contour ridges are an in-situ rainwater harvesting technology developed initially for soil erosion control but are currently also widely …
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Preface: Understanding spatio-temporal variability of water resources and the implications for IWRM in semi-arid eastern and southern Africa
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Mapping groundwater availability and adequacy in the Lower Zambezi River basin
Abstract. Groundwater plays an important role as a source of water for various socio-economic uses and environmental requirements in the …
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Impacts of landcover changes on streamflows in the Middle Zambezi Catchment within Zimbabwe
Abstract. We investigate the impacts of land cover changes on the river flows of the Middle Zambezi tributary catchments in …
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Near real time water quality monitoring of Chivero and Manyame lakes of Zimbabwe
Abstract. Zimbabwe's water resources are under pressure from both point and non-point sources of pollution hence the need for regular …
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Modelling of channel transmission loss processes in semi-arid catchments of southern Africa using the Pitman Model
Abstract. Water availability is one of the major societal issues facing the world. The ability to understand and quantify the …
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Isotopic composition and elemental concentrations in groundwater in the Kuiseb Basin and the Cuvelai-Etosha Basin, Namibia
Abstract. We assessed environmental tracers in groundwater in two contrasting basins in Namibia; the Kuiseb Basin, which is a predominantly …
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Spatio-temporal variations of hydrochemical and isotopic patterns of groundwater in hand-dug wells: the Cuvelai-Etosha Basin, Namibia
Abstract. The rural population in parts of the Cuvelai-Etosha Basin (CEB) in Namibia depends on groundwater as a source for …
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Water management challenges at Mushandike irrigation scheme in Runde catchment, Zimbabwe
Abstract. Mushandike Irrigation Scheme, constructed in 1939, is located in Masvingo District and is one of the oldest irrigation schemes …
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Water use dynamics of young and mature apple trees planted in South African orchards: a case study of the Golden Delicious and Cripps' Pink cultivars
Abstract. Apple orchards have previously been bearing 60–80 t ha−1 at most. However in recent years yield has increased to …
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Evaluation of sub daily satellite rainfall estimates through flash flood modelling in the Lower Middle Zambezi Basin
Abstract. Flash floods are experienced almost annually in the ungauged Mbire District of the Middle Zambezi Basin. Studies related to …
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Parameter and input data uncertainty estimation for the assessment of water resources in two sub-basins of the Limpopo River Basin
Abstract. The demand for water resources is rapidly growing, placing more strain on access to water and its management. In …
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Optimal water resource allocation modelling in the Lowveld of Zimbabwe
Abstract. The management and allocation of water from multi-reservoir systems is complex and thus requires dynamic modelling systems to achieve …
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A GIS-based estimation of soil erosion parameters for soil loss potential and erosion hazard in the city of Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo
Abstract. Soil erosion has detrimental impacts on socio economic life, thus increasing poverty. This situation is aggravated by poor planning …
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Assessment of impacts of climate change on surface water availability using coupled SWAT and WEAP models: case of upper Pangani River Basin, Tanzania
Abstract. This study was designed to investigate the dynamics of current and future surface water availability for different water users …
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Sedimentary evolution and ecosystem change in Ahémé lake, south-west Benin
Abstract. Tropical moist ecosystems, such as Ahémé lake, south-west Benin, are increasingly marked by water degradation, linked with the activities …