Comparison between multi RUSLE-SDR models for estimation of reservoir sedimentation: a case study of Dokan Lake Basin, Iraq–Iran

AA Othman, SS Ali, T Scheytt - Environmental Earth Sciences, 2024 - Springer
Reservoir sedimentation in mountainous watersheds, such as the Zagros mountains, is high.
Reservoir sedimentation reduces water storage and threatens water resource management …

Multi-criteria Assessment of Potential Check Dam Location for Sustainable Development in Urban River Basins of the Eastern Mediterranean

HG Abdo, SM Richi, MJ Alshayeb, P Prasad… - Water Resources …, 2025 - Springer
In watershed management, check dams are commonly used to increase lag time, recharge
groundwater, and decrease flood peak discharge and sediment transfer. In this regard, the …

GIS-based multi-criteria decision making for identifying rainwater harvesting sites

WH Hassan, K Mahdi, ZK Kadhim - Applied Water Science, 2025 - Springer
Abstract The Middle East region, with its arid and semi-arid climate, is one of the regions
most affected by climate change and water scarcity. To address the severe issue of water …

Optimal rainwater harvesting locations for arid and semi-arid regions by using MCDM-based GIS techniques

WH Hassan, K Mahdi, ZK Kadhim - Heliyon, 2025 - cell.com
Rainwater collection and effective water resource management are essential for boosting
water availability, land productivity, and groundwater levels in dry places like Iraq, which is …

[HTML][HTML] Suitability Assessment and Optimization of Small Dams and Reservoirs in Northern Ghana

E Umukiza, FK Abagale, T Apusiga Adongo… - Hydrology, 2024 - mdpi.com
Water shortages, exacerbated by erratic rainfall, climate change, and population growth,
pose significant challenges globally, particularly in semi-arid regions like northern Ghana …

Extracting ridge and valley lines in mountainous areas from airborne lidar data by utilizing line feature strength

RJ You, CL Lee - F1000Research, 2024 - f1000research.com
Background Digital elevation models (DEMs) are important in many fields, such as
geomatics and water conservation in mountainous areas. Geomorphic feature lines are …

Evaluating Meteorological Drought and its Impacts on Vegetation Cover and Surface Water in the Headwater of Little Zab River Basin

O Al-Kakey, V Dunger, M Al-Mukhtar… - Revista de Ciências …, 2024 - revistas.udesc.br
Integrating information on drought incidents into planning and analysis processes can assist
land, water, and urban managers to prepare more effectively for water-related hazards. This …