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The surface and groundwater system is an interdependent system. In the case of alluvial plains, they are best manifested by the relationship between a river and groundwater system. This relationship is vibrant and dynamic in rain-fed rivers or the non-glacial linked rivers. It has been typically observed that many a case such rivers originate from lesser elevation and in downstream stretches; during summers, their flow is maintained by groundwater contribution. In groundwater stressed regions, often these rivers get disconnected from aquifer. Thus there could be different levels of stream-aquifer interaction during monsoon and non monsoon seasons. In this context, the article examines effect of long-term groundwater abstraction on such river flows in a conceptual framework. It also proposes efficient conjunctive use of surface and groundwater to prevent death of such rivers.
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The financial support through MoES, India, and NERC, UK funded project entitled “The structure and dynamics of groundwater system in north western India under past, present and future climates” is duly acknowledged. The authors are thankful to Chairman, CGWB & Dipankar Saha Member (SAM) for their support.
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Shekhar, S. et al. (2018). Efficient Conjunctive Use of Surface and Groundwater Can Prevent Seasonal Death of Non-Glacial Linked Rivers in Groundwater Stressed Areas. In: Saha, D., Marwaha, S., Mukherjee, A. (eds) Clean and Sustainable Groundwater in India. Springer Hydrogeology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-4552-3_9
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