Socio-Economic Implications of Snow Cover Area in the Upper Indus Basin
Journal Title: Qlantic Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities - QJSSH - Year 2024, Vol 5, Issue 3
Abstract
The Indus River, one of the principal waterways in Asia, specifically the Indian Subcontinent, originates from the Himalayan Region and Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Understanding snow cover dynamics is one of the most vital components for effective hydrological resource management and assessing the impacts of local, regional, and global climatic variations. Variations in the radiation of snow microstructures and snowpacks have profound socio-economic and environmental consequences, affecting agricultural productivity, reservoir supply for factories, environmental sustainability, governance of land resources, and overall community resilience. Fluctuations in snowmelt patterns can lead to water shortages or surplus, influencing food security and economic stability in a country largely dependent on agriculture. Utilizing Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) satellite data, this study assesses the implications of Snow Cover Area (SCA) on water security and livelihood of agricultural-related sectors. A comparative analysis of snow cover reveals a shifting trend in the accumulation period, with notable anomalies affecting the agricultural output, which affects the household income related to the agricultural sector. This research underscores the necessity of adapting water management strategies to align with evolving snow cover dynamics to mitigate potential socio-economic risks.
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Kinza Hameed Sidra H. Qureshi
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