Stormwater Management in Guwahati, India

Year of research: 2010
Image Source: Kaushik, Asha & Parikh, Jyoti & Singh, Manoj & Dhingra, Mani. (2015). Indian Cities towards Smartness: A Case Study of Guwahati City.

This case study focuses on the plan addressing the urban water sector in hilly areas of Guwahati, Assam, India. Recommendations include design strategies to control runoff and sediment deposition which, in the long run, are expected to address issues of urban flooding, drainage and water scarcity. The contents provided in this case study is based on secondary research from open sources mentioned in reference section and don't necessarily reflect those of Centre for Science and Environment.

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Waterbody and Floodplain:
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Regional:
City:
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Water Conservation:
Pollution Abatement:
Urban Flood Mitigation:
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Government:
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Last Updated: November 1, 2015