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Spatio-temporal distribution of renewable freshwater resources and their availability in Kosovo—an analysis from the Eastern Region
Spatio-temporal distribution of renewable freshwater resources and their availability in Kosovo—an analysis from the Eastern Region
- Source :
- Journal of the Bulgarian Geographical Society, Vol 50, Iss , Pp 35-52 (2024)
- Publication Year :
- 2024
- Publisher :
- Bulgarian Geographical Society, 2024.
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Abstract
- The study aims to analyze the availability of renewable freshwater resources and their spatiotemporal distribution in the Eastern Region of Kosovo (ERK). As a crucible resource for agricultural, industrial, and commercial activities, water scarcity will lead to water shortages. Kosovo is a landlocked country, and ERK is the most important region for industrial activities (coal, mines) and agricultural use (plains). Located in continental climate conditions, surrounded by middle to high-altitude mountains, the region does not have a favorable spatio-temporal distribution of freshwaters. The determination of the water resources is based on the amount of surface runoff, which being divided per capita, gives indications of the water resources of a region (catchment). For our aims, main river discharge and population statistics are used to analyze the spatiotemporal distribution and availability of renewable freshwater in ERK. Falkenmark Freshwater Indicator with 1.483 m³/capita/year shows that ERK lies under water scarcity, and existing water reservoirs offer low security for water withdrawals, and further reservoirs would prevent water scarcity in the region.
- Subjects :
- Continental climate
fluctuations
Falkenmark Wate
Geography (General)
G1-922
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 27388115
- Volume :
- 50
- Issue :
- 35-52
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Journal of the Bulgarian Geographical Society
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.3b076eeee0f3474cbf05a6eb6a3fc811
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3897/jbgs.e115814