M. Rajesh

M. Rajesh
Warming waters will lead to gasping rivers in India
Indian rivers are experiencing rising temperatures, which can lower the oxygen carrying capacity of their waters and spell doom for living organisms, small and large living in the waters. Posted on 08 Jul, 2022 03:33 PM

River water temperature, dissolved oxygen and river health, the linkages

River Water Temperature (RWT), and Dissolved Oxygen (DO) are crucial indicators of the water quality of rivers and determine the health of the river and its ecosystem.

The Karamana river in Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala (Image Source: India Water Portal)
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