Hydrogeological Studies of Pakistan .pptx

Potential areas identified for collaboration with JICA

1. HYRDOGEOLOGY

2. What is Hydrogeology Hydrogeology is the study of Groundwater. It is sometimes referred as Geohydrology or Groundwater Hydrology. Hydrogeology deals with how water gets into the ground (Recharge), how it flows in the subsurface (through aquifers), and how groundwater interacts with the surrounding soil and rock (the Geology)

3. GSP Domain and its Focus The GSP domain is to work on Hydrogeology not Hydrology i.e., GSP focus should be at Groundwater not Surface water.

4. Potential areas identified for collaboration with JICA Groundwater Resource Assessment Groundwater Management Integrated Water Resources Management Climate Change Adaptation Capacity Building

5. Potential Project Areas Groundwater Resource Assessment Conduct mapping of groundwater resources in Pakistan Estimate groundwater recharge rates Assess sustainable yield of groundwater

6. Potential Project Areas Groundwater Resource Assessment Groundwater Management Develop policies and regulations for sustainable use of groundwater resources Promote water conservation practices Implement groundwater monitoring programs

7. Potential Project Areas Groundwater Resource Assessment Groundwater Management Integrated Water Resources Management Consider the entire hydrological cycle, including surface water and groundwater resources Develop water allocation plans Promote water use efficiency Improve water quality

8. Potential Project Areas Groundwater Resource Assessment Groundwater Management Integrated Water Resources Management Climate Change Adaptation Assess the impacts of climate change on groundwater resources Develop strategies for adapting to changing water availability Promote climate-resilient water management practices

9. Potential Project Areas Groundwater Resource Assessment Groundwater Management Integrated Water Resources Management Climate Change Adaptation Capacity Building Provide training and technical assistance to local communities, government agencies, and water utilities Develop the capacity of local hydrogeologists

10. Objectives Groundwater potential Aquifer geometry Geochemical evolution of groundwater Hydrostratigraphic and time series maps Impact of geological architecture on Aquifer System Development of interactive groundwater atlas

11. Methodology Review and compilation of available Geological, geophysical and hydrogeological data. Development of drainage and catchment maps through Remote sensing and GIS. Geological and Geophysical surveys Drilling on selected sites for ground truthing Hydrogeological maps and predictive GW modeling

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