The paper presents the methodology for the combined use of GIS-based multi-criteria analysis and simulation-optimisation modelling for management of the groundwater resources of the Dore river basin in France. The study identifies the suitable location and maximum discharge for the new groundwater pumping wells. The multi-criteria analysis (MCA), with the help of GIS-based geospatial analysis, ...

Gaza coastal aquifer (GCA) is the major source of fresh water for the 1.5 million residents of Gaza Strip, Palestine. The aquifer is under deteriorating quality conditions mainly due to the excessive application of fertilizers. The intrinsic vulnerability of GCA to contamination was assessed using the well-known DRASTIC method. Detailed analysis of the intrinsic vulnerability map of GCA was car...

Abstract Kerala's Idukki district, which is situated on the Western Ghats of India, susceptible to flooding and landslides. As a result 2018 Kerala floods, this disaster-prone region experienced drought conditions. In order lessen effects future disasters, it also necessary identify evaluate district's groundwater potential (GWP). This work used three machine-learning (ML) algorithms – Random F...

Cloke et al. (2006) discuss an interesting topic of runoff generation, a central theme in hydrology. While their numerical experiment reproduced the physical experiment of Abdul and Gillham (1984) with good agreement, I feel that their proposed generalization of the model results to more realistic natural settings of riparian zones is not perfectly well supported. This is so because the stream ...

Exploring alternative freshwater resources other than those surrounding the Nile is critical to disperse Egypt’s population uninhabited desert areas. This study aims locate groundwater potential zones (GWPZs) in water-scarce between Qina and Safga-Bir Queh regions build wells, thereby attracting supporting people’s demand for water, food, urban development. Multi-criteria evaluation (MCE) analy...