Unplanned urbanisation and population growth are increasing the vulnerability of groundwater resources, both in terms of quality and quantity in India leading to over-abstraction of groundwater. As cities grow and their water demands increase, it is crucial to balance the need for preserving natural recharge processes while retaining and managing groundwater quality and quantity. The India WaterPortal provides an analyse and suggestions for the groundwater management in urban areas on the example of the city of Guwahati.
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The study ‘Quantification of urban groundwater recharge: A case study of rapidly urbanising Guwahati city, India‘ published in Urban Science
