American Journal of Water Science and Engineering

Volume 7, Issue 1, March 2021

  • Flood Hazard Assessment in Madeira (Portugal) – The Case Study of Machico

    Andrés Silva, Leonardo Gonçalves, André Moura, Sérgio Lousada, João Gouveia, Rafael Camacho

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, March 2021
    Pages: 1-13
    Received: 18 January 2021
    Accepted: 27 January 2021
    Published: 4 March 2021
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    Abstract: This study aims to carry out a proper flood risk assessment in Machico’s main watercourse and purpose at least two different flood mitigation measures to prevent major impacts over the watershed. Furthermore, the assessment addresses the need for structural-measures — i.e. detention basins — towards mitigating flood hazards under high-intensity and... Show More
  • Assessing the Role of Infiltration Galleries to Enhance Groundwater Recharge in Model Town Lahore

    Muhammad Fahim Aslam, Habib-ur-Rehman, Noor Muhammad Khan

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, March 2021
    Pages: 14-23
    Received: 13 November 2020
    Accepted: 30 November 2020
    Published: 12 March 2021
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    Abstract: Lahore is the provincial capital of Punjab and second biggest city of Pakistan with respect to the population. Average annual population growth of Lahore is 4.14% from 1998-2018, which is much higher than the average population growth rate of Pakistan which is 2.4%. According to investigations average annual groundwater depletion rate of Lahore is ... Show More