Solid waste management as a response to urban flood risk in Gujrat city, Pakistan
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چکیده
Solid waste generation is directly proportional to the population; it also increasing with global population. Pakistan generates 0.283 0.612 kg/capita/day solid and per year growth rate 2.4%. In developing countries issue of poor management prevalent. Pakistan, 55000 tons being generated day in urban areas. Only 60% collected disposed. The remainder left uncollected which ultimately causes problems flooding, blockage sewerage system, outbreak numerous diseases. city 210 daily, out only 165 Similarly, system covers residential area pipeline ranging from 9 51 inches diameter. There are two drains carry rain water city. Current research was conducted find relation between (SWM) problem Urban Flooding Gujrat. data by measuring level flood major chowks Gujrat for 10 consecutive rainfalls 09-04-2018 23-09-2018. correlated other dumping sites width drainage system. While prone were identified using GIS (interpolation).The results showed that areas have a facility face more hurdles after rainfall. Approximately 15-20 accumulates Jail chowk, Jinnah Road, Circular road, Fawara chowk Ramtlai even mild rainfalls, this increases during heavy rainfalls. continuously on rise. Along rise economic status general public, their buying capacity putting pressure SWM as Gujrat’s population 2.2% according 2017 census, number existing sanitary staff not enough. one cleaner 900 people, network poorly constructed, justifiable. Keywords: Dumping sites, Gujrat, waste,
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Geografia
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['0102-3888', '2447-1747']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/geo-2021-1701-01