Harmful effects of water logging and salinity Harmful effects of waterlogging and salinity are caused by unthoughtful planning of irrigation system. With respect to water logging and salinity, there are following harmful effects: … [Read more...] about Harmful effects of water logging and salinity
Water Resources & Irrigation Engineering
Definition of salinity
Definition of salinity When the water table is close to the surface, and the water rises to or very close to the ground surface, evaporates … [Read more...] about Definition of salinity
Definition of waterlogging
Definition of waterlogging When the water table rises to such heights that the soil pores in the root zone become saturated, thus displacing the air, the land is said to be water logged. … [Read more...] about Definition of waterlogging
Definition of irrigation outlet or Mogha or Turn out & its Essential requirements
Definition of irrigation outlet or Mogha or Turn out An irrigation outlet or Mogha in Pakistan or turn out in USA or other countries, is a hydraulic structure conveying irrigation water from a state-owned distributory or a minor to a privately owned water course. … [Read more...] about Definition of irrigation outlet or Mogha or Turn out & its Essential requirements
Selection of suitable site for the canal falls
Selection of suitable site for the canal falls For main and branch canals, which do not directly irrigate the fields, the site is determined on the basis of economy in earth works. The excavated earth is used to make banks. This depth of excavation is known as … [Read more...] about Selection of suitable site for the canal falls