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Before making a significant investment in real estate, it is crucial to assess potential risks associated with natural disasters and environmental factors. Identify #flood-prone areas by checking instant #flood risk in the Urban risk reports. Assess whether the property is located in a high-risk flood zone and consider alternative locations if necessary. This information helps you make an informed decision about the property's susceptibility to environmental risks. Ensure that the locality has well-maintained drainage systems. Download the #Sat2Credit app now https://lnkd.in/g43vPkrT Learn more about #Sat2Credit, by visiting our website: www.satyukt.com contact us at +91-8970700046 or +91-701-999-2797 (Mobile/Whatsapp) Email: [email protected] You can also chat with us at https://lnkd.in/evk5SjS8 #flood #flooddamage #floodmanagement #climatechange #flooddrainage #riskmanagement #agriculture #agritech #agribusiness #satelliteimagery #remotesensing #sustainableagriculture #soilmoisture #soilnourishment #modernagriculture #savesoil #precisionfarming #irrigationmanagement #cropproductivity #pestandisease #insects #farming #pestmanagement #healthycrops #vegetationcover

🌊A new report from Pacific Institute dives into the potential of stormwater to be an invaluable resource rather than just runoff. 🌍 Amidst challenges from water scarcity, stormwater can be a key asset, offering solutions to water shortages in regions like the desert southwest. 💧 Read the full report to learn how stormwater capture projects can drive water resilience: https://lnkd.in/gtaeAarw  #Stormwater #WaterShortages #Drought #EnvironmentalSustainability #Sustainability #ClimateChange

Here are 10 topics discussing the impact of rainfall on water stagnancy: 1. **Urban Flooding and Water Stagnancy**: Heavy rainfall in urban areas with inadequate drainage systems can lead to water stagnancy, causing urban flooding. The lack of proper drainage channels and impermeable surfaces, like concrete and asphalt, prevent water from seeping into the ground, leading to standing water. 2. **Agricultural Impacts**: Excessive rainfall can cause water stagnation in agricultural fields, affecting crop health. Waterlogged soil can deprive plant roots of oxygen, leading to reduced growth or crop failure. Additionally, standing water can promote the growth of weeds and pests, further damaging crops. 3. **Health Risks Due to Water Stagnation**: Stagnant water serves as a breeding ground for mosquitoes and other insects, increasing the risk of vector-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue, and Zika virus. Prolonged water stagnancy can also lead to the proliferation of bacteria and pathogens, posing a threat to human health. 4. **Impact on Water Quality**: Stagnant water can lead to a decline in water quality due to the accumulation of pollutants, debris, and organic matter. This can result in the development of algal blooms, which deplete oxygen levels in water, harming aquatic life and making the water unsafe for human consumption. 5. **Infrastructure Damage**: Persistent water stagnation following heavy rainfall can weaken infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, and buildings. The prolonged exposure to water can cause structural damage, erosion, and the undermining of foundations, leading to costly repairs and maintenance. 6. **Wetland Formation and Biodiversity**: While often seen as a negative impact, water stagnancy from heavy rainfall can contribute to the formation of wetlands. These wetlands can support diverse ecosystems, providing habitat for various species and contributing to biodiversity. However, the creation of wetlands in unintended areas can disrupt local human activities and infrastructure. 7. **Soil Erosion and Sedimentation**: Rainfall-induced water stagnancy can exacerbate soil erosion, especially in areas with loose or exposed soil. The flowing water can carry away topsoil, leading to sedimentation in water bodies. This sedimentation can reduce water quality, alter watercourse dynamics, and affect aquatic habitats. 8. **Groundwater Recharge and Depletion**: In regions where the ground has high permeability, rainfall can contribute to groundwater recharge. However, water stagnancy on impermeable surfaces prevents water from percolating into the ground, reducing groundwater replenishment and potentially leading to water scarcity during dry periods. 9. **Climate Change and Increased Rainfall Patterns**: Climate change is altering rainfall patterns, leading to more intense and frequent rain events in some regions. This change increases the risk of water stagnancy, as existing drainage and water management

"Stormwater capture offers a promising tool. It can help close the gap between water supply and demand by augmenting and diversifying water supplies. It can also mitigate impacts on communities from intensifying flooding and drought and reduce water pollution." #stormwater #stormwatermanagement #runoff #water #resilience #urbandevelopment #sustainabledevelopment

Engaging APPG on Sustainable Flood & Drought Management last week, hosted by Association of Drainage Authorities (ADA) and CIWEM (The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management) Archie Ruggles-Brise Spains Hall Estate introduced the 'whole farm reservoir' approach - using nature-based approaches to reduce risk of flooding and drought. Estimated potential water storage = 6,892 ML, 85% in soil! Archie emphasised the need to build a mechanism that allows all farms across the country to derive a value for the water they store and filter. The APPG discussed the beneficiaries/who might pay and the policy implications for furthering the concept.  Innes Thomson CEO Association of Drainage Authorities (ADA) covered the legislation needed to allow Internal Drainage Boards (IDBs) to manage water as a resource. Currently IDBs are constrained as drainage authorities by the Land Drainage Act. Steve Thompsett past president of CIWEM highlighted the need for policy to encourage a more integrated approach to water management nationally. He pointed to #afreshwaterfuture - a recent review & vision facilitated by CIWEM. More here: https://lnkd.in/ef2UxcNr Steve emphasised that there's never been a better time for #afreshwaterfuture - it will unlock sustainable economic growth and avoid impact costs associated with floods & water scarcity. Thanks to the following for your engagement and questions: Andrew Percy MP, Graham Stuart MP, John Taylor of Holbeach, Malcolm Sinclair Earl of Caithness, Julia Dunnicliffe Theodore Agnew, Ashley Dalton MP, Peter Aldous. Anna Daroy MBA, Jude Noro, Rob Allen Looking forward to further discussions at the next APPG about how we can achieve integrated, sustainable and locally-relevant water management.

Wetlands are areas inundated by water throughout or during some part of the year. Wetlands absorb surplus nutrients, sediments, and other pollutants before they reach rivers, lakes, or oceans. They also absorb and slow floodwaters, thereby reducing flood damage. Wetlands provide a habitat for many species of plants and animals. #WasteRecycling

𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐬𝐛𝐲. Residents and visitors to Broadway may have noticed the replacement of roadside grass with flower beds, not just for aesthetic purposes but also to help manage water flow and reduce the risk of flooding. These beds, equipped with channels leading to storage tanks and sewers, are part of an innovative scheme praised by North East Lincolnshire Council’s Portfolio Holder for Environment and Net Zero, Cllr Henry Hudson, as they enhance community protection against climate change. Funded by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, this project, managed by Equans, follows the successful installation of Roof Irrigation Planters at four schools last year. The Broadway works, due to finish in August, will involve phased road closures and diversions, starting from 22 July, with each phase expected to take one day, although a second day might be needed. Click the link below to read more and follow Lincolnshire In Focus for more regional updates. #sustainableenergy #sustainablefuture #renewable #greenarchitecture #environment #renewableenergy #climatesolutions #sustainablesolutions #environmentalprotection #sustainability

"The very notion that a road can be “green” seems oxymoronic: [S]cientific literature demonstrates that roads befoul air and water, fragment ecosystems, ... and obliterate wildlife. [If] roads can be recast as boons for water provision, will that framing provide a perverse incentive to build more of them?" - Ben Goldfarb, Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet. Global estimates envision two billion vehicles on the road by 2030 and 15 million additional miles of highway by 2050. These explosive growth curves holds profound implications for road infrastructure & maintenance spending, wildlife habitat and migration corridors, and landscape permeability & hydrology. 'Green roads for water' is a concept popularised by Dutch social enterprise MetaMeta and embraced by global institutions like The World Bank and local champions like Michael Maluki and Kifle Woldearegay to capture road runoff through culverts and ponds and to later divert it for agricultural use. Green roads are being implemented in countries including Bangladesh, Bolivia, Ethiopia, Kenya and Tajikistan, creating valuable synergies between transport and agriculture investments and operations. “The global future of transport,” says Goldfarb, “will almost certainly feature more cars, not fewer.” How can we scale up green roadbuilding to balance economic, agricultural, and ecological benefits amidst the coming road explosion?

Excited about the new $60 million investment in the Rio Grande Basin from President Biden's Investing in America agenda, boosting water conservation and drought resilience! This crucial support enhances climate resilience and water security for southwest communities. Serving clean water to 15 million people, the Rio Grande has faced frequent diversion for irrigation, making it one of the world's most rapidly changing rivers. As a priority basin for WWF-US and partners, restoration efforts are vital for reconnecting and preserving the basin. https://lnkd.in/eSMd6Vzp

Rewilding and mitigation of floods and droughts: how much do we know? New research synthesises the outcomes from over 100 published studies to explore the potential for rewilding to help mitigate floods and low flows. The work was led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London in collaboration with the University of Sussex, Environment Agency, National Trust, Rewilding Britain and Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust. The study found that water-related research focused specifically on rewilding projects is sparse, but similar types of landcover change can provide useful indicators. The evidence for rewilding impacts on floods is more plentiful and largely suggests reduced flood magnitudes, albeit to varying degrees. In contrast, low flow impacts were more complex but were only based on a very small number of studies and hence should be treated with caution. Low flow impacts include some risks of increased water stress for certain types of ecosystem change (e.g. woodland expansion) combined with reductions in stress for others (e.g. beaver reintroduction). One of the authors, Professor Gemma Harvey said: “We found that the different ecosystem changes driven by rewilding were generally addressed in separate studies. But in practice rewilding drives multiple interacting ecosystem changes in the same location. It is important that rewilding monitoring and future research considers the combined influence of changing animal and plant communities on the way water moves though rewilded landscapes.” The study also identified a lack of research on the scrubland habitats that are characteristic of natural vegetation regeneration in lowland temperate rewilding projects, limiting the utility of existing studies in predicting hydrological responses to that type of ecosystem change. The economic costs of floods and droughts are vast, requiring yearly government funding of millions to billions in England alone. There is significant momentum behind more cost-effective nature-based solutions, including rewilding, that work with natural processes to simultaneously reduce risks of environmental hazards, increase biodiversity and bring social and cultural benefits for individuals and communities. Rewilding has a key role to play in this arena, with the potential to deliver large scale and dramatic changes in plant and animal communities that in turn influence the movement of water through landscapes. The research highlights a pressing need for monitoring and analysis of the impact of rewilding on water resources. This should include simultaneous consideration of floods and droughts, which may be impacted by rewilding-driven ecosystem changes in different ways. Read the paper here https://lnkd.in/e_kUdqfd