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Saving the Hilsa by letting the Narmada flow!

This study proposes a novel method to determine optimum freshwater release from the Sardar Sarovar Dam to minimise the negative impact on hilsa fish migration in downstream estuaries.

S.A. Sannasiraj

S. Murty Bhallamudi

Posted on 20 Apr, 2024 08:17 AM

While dams are said to play a crucial role in meeting growing water demands, generating energy, and protecting from floods, controlled water release from dams can significantly impact the ecosystem of estuaries and the fish living in its waters.

What are estuaries

Narmada river at the Sardar Sarovar Dam (Image Source: Jitesh Ukani via Wikimedia Commons)

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