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Papers by Pamposh Bhat

Sultanpur Lake is a rain-fed seasonal water body that dries up in summer. It is a haven for avian... more Sultanpur Lake is a rain-fed seasonal water body that dries up in summer. It is a haven for avian fauna and has been attracting birds for the past 100 years. This study examined the spatio-temporal variability of reactive nitrogen species in Sultanpur Lake using the geostatistical module of ArcGIS which is based on the monitoring data collected from 2017 to 2019. Seasonal concentration and spatial distribution of reactive nitrogen (nitrate, nitrite, ammonia, organic nitrogen, and total Kjeldahl nitrogen) in Sultanpur Lake's surface water were assessed at eight points. Seasonally, the concentration of reactive nitrogenous species was found to be maximum in winter followed by monsoon and summer. Spatially, the concentration varied at different points. Points 1, 2, 3, and 4 (right side) had less concentration of reactive nitrogen as compared to Points 5, 6, 7, and 8 (left side). The seasonal variation is found to be associated with extreme climatic conditions. This study highlights...

The International Journal of Biodiversity Science and Management

Asia possesses some of our planet’s richest natural ecosystems. Among these are many of the most ... more Asia possesses some of our planet’s richest natural ecosystems. Among these are many of the most important tropical wetlands which provide their ecological and hydrological services to human society, but the region is expected to be seriously affected by the adverse impacts of climate change since most economies rely on agriculture and natural resources. There is evidence of prominent increases in the intensity and/or frequency of many extreme events such as heat waves, tropical cyclones, prolonged dry spells, intense rainfall, tornadoes, snow avalanches, thunderstorms, and severe dust storms in the region which can affect many sectors which have different vulnerabilities to climate change, including agriculture, water, ecosystems and costal zones. The wetlands have specific roles for adaptation and mitigation of effects of climate change; such as mitigation of floods, carbon sequestration, adaptation for increased frequency of droughts, sea level rise/coastal inundation, adaptation...

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Vegetation in the Delhi stretch of the floodplain of the river Yamuna was examined in relation to... more Vegetation in the Delhi stretch of the floodplain of the river Yamuna was examined in relation to hydrological characteristics. The floodplain was delineated into four zones based on hydrological interventions. Seventy-four plant species including forty-two aquatic/semi-aquatic were ...

Asia possesses some of our planet’s richest natural ecosystems. Among these are many of the most... more Asia possesses some of our planet’s richest natural ecosystems. Among these are many of the most important tropical wetlands which provide their ecological and hydrological services to human society, but the region is expected to be seriously affected by the adverse impacts of climate change since most economies rely on agriculture and natural resources. There is evidence of prominent increases in the intensity and/or frequency of many extreme events such as heat waves, tropical cyclones, prolonged dry spells, intense rainfall, tornadoes, snow avalanches, thunderstorms, and severe dust storms in the region which can affect many sectors which have different vulnerabilities to climate change, including agriculture, water, ecosystems and costal zones. The wetlands have specific roles for adaptation and mitigation of effects of climate change; such as mitigation of floods, carbon sequestration, adaptation for increased frequency of droughts, sea level rise/coastal inundation, adaptation for increased frequency of storms. It is clear that changes in our climate are already occurring and will continue to occur in the future even under the most optimistic predictions for emission reduction. It is therefore essential and critically important that climate change considerations be incorporated into all conservation and development plans to conserve the wetlands for adaptation to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change.

The International Journal of Biodiversity Science and Management

…, 2009

Asia possesses some of our planet’s richest natural ecosystems. Among these are many of the most... more Asia possesses some of our planet’s richest natural ecosystems. Among these are many of the most important tropical wetlands which provide their ecological and hydrological services to human society, but the region is expected to be seriously affected by the adverse impacts of climate change since most economies rely on agriculture and natural resources. There is evidence of prominent increases in the intensity and/or frequency of many extreme events such as heat waves, tropical cyclones, prolonged dry spells, intense rainfall, tornadoes, snow avalanches, thunderstorms, and severe dust storms in the region which can affect many sectors which have different vulnerabilities to climate change, including agriculture, water, ecosystems and costal zones. The wetlands have specific roles for adaptation and mitigation of effects of climate change; such as mitigation of floods, carbon sequestration, adaptation for increased frequency of droughts, sea level rise/coastal inundation, adaptation for increased frequency of storms. It is clear that changes in our climate are already occurring and will continue to occur in the future even under the most optimistic predictions for emission reduction. It is therefore essential and critically important that climate change considerations be incorporated into all conservation and development plans to conserve the wetlands for adaptation to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change.