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Hydrological Sciences

Sameen Salah

Sameen Salah is a Geologist (Hydrogeologist) at Geovale Services Private Limited, specialising in hydrological and hydrogeological investigations across various watersheds. Her expertise encompasses ground investigation, analytical research, and groundwater modelling to understand the intricate relationships between surface and groundwater, as well as the impact of ecological factors and governance on water systems. Connect with her on LinkedIn.

The water crisis in Bengaluru, India, and its direct link to the degradation of the city’s lake system

The water crisis in Bengaluru, India, and its direct link to the degradation of the city’s lake system

In the heart of India’s rapid urban expansion, Bengaluru city’s escalating water crisis reveals a direct connection to the deteriorating health of its lake systems, once the lifeline of this burgeoning city. Bengaluru has an area of about 741 sq km and a population of 13.6 million (2023) and has been historically celebrated as the “city of lakes.” These lakes are interconnected with canals/ ...[Read More]