Article
Geography, Physical
Wu Xue, Paudel Basanta, Zhang Yili, Liu Linshan, Wang Zhaofeng, Xie Fangdi, Gao Jungang, Sun Xiaomin
Summary: The study focused on the present situation and changes of land cover vertical belts between 1990 and 2015 on the northern and southern slopes of the Koshi River Basin. Results showed significant differences in the vertical belts on each slope. Changes in the vertical belt were influenced by climate change and human activities, with cropland mainly controlled by human activities and climate warming, while glacier and snow cover was mainly influenced by climate warming far from human activities.
JOURNAL OF GEOGRAPHICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ling Yang, Wei Luo, Pin Zhao, Yulan Zhang, Shichang Kang, John P. Giesy, Fan Zhang
Summary: This study conducted an investigation on the distributions and sources of microplastics (MPs) in the surface waters and sediments of five tributaries of the Koshi River in the Himalayas. It found that atmospheric transmission and deposition, as well as untreated sewage effluents and solid wastes, were the main sources of MPs. The study also revealed that fibers made up the majority of MP particles, with urbanization, agriculture, and tourism contributing to pollution in the river.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Rubini Mahalingam, Byungmin Kim
Summary: This study investigated the correlations between landslide occurrences and various conditioning factors following the M7.8 Nepal earthquake, finding that factors such as PGA, distance to epicenter, slope angle, distance to river, and NDVI have stronger correlations with landslide events. The differences in landslide inventory data also impact the strength of these correlations.
KSCE JOURNAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fang-di Xie, Xue Wu, Lin-shan Liu, Yi-li Zhang, Basanta Paudel
Summary: This study analyzed the land use and cover changes in the Koshi River Basin using Landsat remote sensing data and a logistic regression model. The results showed increases in built-up land, forest, and bare land, while glacier, grassland, and cropland areas decreased. Human activities were found to have a significant impact on land use change, with climate factors also playing an important role.
JOURNAL OF MOUNTAIN SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Geography
Sagar Ratna Bajracharya, Martin C. Thoms, Melissa Parsons
Summary: This study examines the congruency between the physical template and the supply of ecosystem services in riverine landscapes of the Koshi River Basin, Nepal, and finds that the supply of ecosystem services is congruent with the river functional process zones (FPZs) and mediated by social factors.
ANNALS OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF GEOGRAPHERS
(2023)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Nirmal Mani Dahal, Donghong Xiong, Nilhari Neupane, Yong Yuan, Baojun Zhang, Su Zhang, Yiping Fang, Wei Zhao, Yanhong Wu, Wei Deng
Summary: Understanding the impact of drought on agriculture is critical for reducing drought-related yield losses in the Koshi River Basin, Nepal. This study used the Standardized Potential Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI) to analyze drought during the crop growing season. The findings showed that the hill region had a more pronounced increase in drought trend compared to the mountain and Terai regions. Maize exhibited a higher sensitivity to drought than rice and wheat, while wheat in the mountain region showed an increasing drought trend. The correlations between detrended SPEI and crop yield loss revealed that maize and rice were sensitive to drought in various stages of growth, while wheat showed a weak positive relationship in all regions.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED CLIMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chiara Martinello, Claudio Mercurio, Chiara Cappadonia, Viviana Bellomo, Andrea Conte, Giampiero Mineo, Giulia Di Frisco, Grazia Azzara, Margherita Bufalini, Marco Materazzi, Edoardo Rotigliano
Summary: The quality of landslide inventories used for calibration greatly affects the quality of the model and its prediction image in statistical landslide susceptibility evaluation. This research proposes a two-step susceptibility modeling procedure to verify and solve the limitations caused by the incompleteness and mapping inaccuracy of regional-scale inventories. By applying this procedure to the Torto River basin in Italy, it was found that the limitations of the initial models were largely solved by the recalibrated models, suggesting the proposed procedure as a suitable modeling strategy for regional susceptibility studies.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Geography, Physical
Belayneh Yigez, Donghong Xiong, Baojun Zhang, Marye Belete, Devraj Chalise, Chhabi Lal Chidi, Awoke Guadie, Yanhong Wu, Dil Kumar Rai
Summary: This study investigated the impact of land use/cover change on soil loss and sediment export in the eastern regions of the Koshi River basin in Nepal. The results showed a decrease in soil loss and sediment export rates due to an increase in forest land, grassland, and shrubland at the expense of agricultural land. There were significant spatiotemporal variations in soil loss and sediment export rates under different land use/cover types, topographic factors, and sub-watersheds. However, the current soil loss rate is still higher than the tolerable rate, indicating the need for landscape restoration measures and watershed management strategies to regulate sediment flux and ensure ecosystem service sustainability.
JOURNAL OF GEOGRAPHICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Pengcheng Su, Jingjing Liu, Yong Li, Wei Liu, Yang Wang, Chun Ma, Qimin Li
Summary: The Poiqu River basin in the central Himalayas is an area where glaciers and glacial lakes are concentrated. Research shows that the expansion rate of glacial lakes is higher than the rate at which glaciers are melting, and water supply to the lakes strongly depends on altitude.
HYDROLOGY AND EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jin Chen, Hong Tang, Jiayi Ge, Yaozhong Pan
Summary: This study proposes a novel method to rapidly assess building damage by utilizing earth observation-derived data and field investigation. The effectiveness of the proposed method is validated using building damage data interpreted from satellite images. The results show that the method accurately assesses building damage at different spatial levels and provides information on affected positions and regional damage rates.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Arpita Guha Bose, Aditi Das, Saheli Chowdhury, Argha Deb
Summary: This study analyzes GPS monitoring data and soil radon activity in Kolkata, India, to identify possible precursory signals for earthquakes in the Nepal Himalayas. The study finds that ionospheric disturbances and anomalies in total electron content (TEC) were observed prior to the two massive earthquakes in Nepal. The study suggests that analyzing different types of earthquake precursors together can be effective for short-term prediction of high-magnitude earthquakes.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Belayneh Yigez, Donghong Xiong, Baojun Zhang, Yong Yuan, Muhammad Aslam Baig, Nirmal Mani Dahal, Awoke Guadie, Wei Zhao, Yanhong Wu
Summary: High elevation and steep slope class in the northwestern and northeastern parts of the watershed are the major hotspot sites for soil loss and sediment yield. Effective conservation interventions are needed in these vulnerable areas to mitigate the impacts of soil erosion and sedimentation in the Triyuga river watershed.
JOURNAL OF SOILS AND SEDIMENTS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xin Wang, Shibiao Bai
Summary: This research compares landslide susceptibility maps obtained from unclassified landslides directly and the spatial superposition of different types of landslide susceptibility map. It explores the interpretability using cartographic principles of the two methods of map-making. Various background factors were used to assess rainfall and seismic landslide susceptibility, and the accuracy of the models was verified using confusion matrix and ROC curve. The study found high accuracy for the coupling model and significant differences in results between the two methods of evaluating landslide susceptibility.
Article
Engineering, Geological
Min Xia, Guang Ming Ren, Feng Tian
Summary: In this study, evidence of an ancient, large-scale river-damming landslide in the southeastern Tibetan Plateau, China, was revealed using various methods. The landslide had a estimated volume of 3.5 x 10(7) m(3) and formed a dam over 170 m in height. Lacustrine sediments were found on both banks upstream of the landslide dam, indicating blockage of the Jinsha River. The landslide was likely triggered by a strong earthquake related to activity on the Xiongsong-Suwalong fault in the Late Holocene.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Basanta Paudel, Zhaofeng Wang, Yili Zhang, Mohan Kumar Rai, Pranesh Kumar Paul
Summary: The impact of climate change on farmers in the trans-boundary Koshi River Basin was investigated through a questionnaire survey and analysis of climatic data. Results showed adverse effects on crop production, human health, livestock, and vegetation, with rising temperatures, decreased rainfall, and increased frequency of climate-induced diseases and pests. Formulating appropriate adaptation strategies for different physiographic regions is crucial in minimizing the impact of climate change.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kabir Uddin, M. S. R. Murthy, Shahriar M. Wahid, Mir A. Matin
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Laxmi Dutt Bhatta, Arati Khadgi, Rajesh Kumar Rai, Bikram Tamang, Kiran Timalsina, Shahriar Wahid
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2018)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Abid Hussain, Golam Rasul, Bidhubhusan Mahapatra, Shahriar Wahid, Sabarnee Tuladhar
Article
Environmental Sciences
Omaid Najmuddin, Golam Rasul, Abid Hussain, David Molden, Shahriar Wahid, Bijan Debnath
Article
Engineering, Civil
Rajiv Sinha, Alok Gupta, Kanchan Mishra, Shivam Tripathi, Santosh Nepal, S. M. Wahid, Somil Swarnkar
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2019)
Article
Energy & Fuels
T. S. Amjath-Babu, Bikash Sharma, Roy Brouwer, Golam Rasul, Shahriar M. Wahid, Nilhari Neupane, Utsav Bhattarai, Stefan Sieber
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yun Chen, Tingbao Xu, Junfeng Shui, Rui Liu, Shahriar Wahid, Kaifang Shi, Haichang Yang, Zhibo Cheng
Article
Geography, Physical
Ningsheng Chen, Mei Liu, Mingfeng Deng, Javed Iqbal, Guisheng Hu, Shahriar Wahid, Weiming Liu, Dawei Han
QUATERNARY INTERNATIONAL
(2019)
Article
Water Resources
David A. Fleming-Munoz, Tira Foran, Nilhari Neupane, Golam Rasul, Shahriar M. Wahid, David J. Penton
Summary: This study develops a conceptual framework to understand the relationship between water access and livelihood outcomes, and applies it to assess the factors influencing household indebtedness in rural Nepal. The results show that an additional month of water adequate for sustaining crops decreases the likelihood of high indebtedness by 5%. The study also discusses the drivers of agricultural livelihood outcomes, options for improving water availability and access, and geographical targeting of investments in water access.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Sneha Krishnan, Robert Soden, Bhen Aguihon, Rongkun Liu, Pradip Khatiwada
Summary: The article discusses the importance of practitioners reflecting deeply on their work outside of their individual projects and organizational networks as a way to rethink participation in disaster research and practice. Through a collaborative working group, researchers from different countries and disciplines explored ethics, participation, and power in disaster management, creating an opportunity for interdisciplinary discussions on these important issues. The unique approach of the working group highlights the value of situating multi-disciplinary practice within disaster risk management and enhancing capacities and expertise for professionals in the field.
DISASTER PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Wahid Palash, Sagar Ratna Bajracharya, Arun Bhakta Shrestha, Shahriar Wahid, Md. Shahadat Hossain, Tarun Kanti Mogumder, Liton Chandra Mazumder
Summary: Climate change has significant implications for the hydrology of the Himalayan river basins, which could greatly affect the lives and livelihoods of people depending on basin water. This study fills the research gap by presenting a water balance model for the Brahmaputra River Basin using SWAT. Results show that snowmelt contributes to a small percentage of the total annual flow, but its contribution is projected to decrease while rain runoff increases. The upper Brahmaputra will be most affected by climate change, followed by the middle Brahmaputra.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mohammad Kamruzzaman, Shahriar Wahid, Shamsuddin Shahid, Edris Alam, Mohammed Mainuddin, H. M. Touhidul Islam, Jeapil Cho, Md Mizanur Rahman, Jatish Chandra Biswas, Kelly R. Thorp
Summary: Understanding changes in precipitation and temperature is crucial for assessing environmental risks and planning adaptation measures. This study used 18 Global Climate Models (GCMs) to project precipitation and temperature in Bangladesh and found significant increases in both variables in the future. The projected changes could lead to increased flooding, landslides, and negative impacts on various sectors, highlighting the need for localized adaptation strategies.
Article
Water Resources
Rajesh Kumar Rai, Laxmi D. Bhatta, Bikal Dahal, Bandana Shri Rai, Shahriar M. Wahid
SUSTAINABLE WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
(2019)
Article
Water Resources
Narayan K. Shrestha, Faisal M. Qamer, Diego Pedreros, M. S. R. Murthy, Shahriar Md. Wahid, Mandira Shrestha
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY-REGIONAL STUDIES
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gui-sheng Hu, Ning-sheng Chen, Javed Iqbal Tanoli, Mei Liu, Rong-Kun Liu, Kun-Ting Chen
JOURNAL OF MOUNTAIN SCIENCE
(2017)