Waterlogging

Sophia Girls' College (autonomous), Ajmer

Waterlogging

Presented by -Prisca John and Jayantika Shekhawat M. A. Geography Final

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What is waterlogging ?

Waterlogging is simply the saturation of soil with water, either temporarily or permanently. When there is too much water in an area, the soil is unable to absorb the water as it should ordinarily.

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Types of waterlogging

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Oceanic flood waterlogging

Riverine flood waterlogging

Seasonal waterlogging

Perennial waterlogging

Sub-soil waterlogging

Causes of waterlogging

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Waterlogging in India

EFFECTS OF WATERLOGGING

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1. Poor Soil Aeration

2. It Alters the pH of Soil

3. Change in Soil Temperatures

4. Affecting Soil Nutrients

5. Retard Cultivation

6. Accumulation of Harmful Salts

7. The Growth of Water-loving Wild Plants

8. The Loss of Cash Crops

9. Effects on Human Health

Prevention Of Waterlogging

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# Augmenting outflow and preventing inflow

# Install proper drainage system

# Not using alkaline water

# Control the loss of water

# Preventing loss of water

# Disposing of rainwater

# Raise the beds

# Mulching

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