CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ON GROUNDWATER RESOURCES IN DISTRICT JHUNJHUNU, RAJASTHAN, INDIA

Abstract

Climate change will affect our lives through its impact on our health, water resources, food, natural environment and economy. One of the primary effects of climate change is the disruption of the water cycle. Since so much of everyday life and planning is determined by hydrological systems, it is important to understand the impact that climate change is having on drinking water supplies, sanitation, food and energy production. This paper is about the impact of climate change on the Ground water resources, mainly it has focused on the water resources of Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan) area. The main source of water is ground water in this area. Ground water is an important source of water supply throughout the world and it is the main source of drinking water in the most of the rural areas. The quality of ground water is continuously changing as a result of climatic change and human activities. The main essence of this study is to explore the overall aspects of water resources and its impact on the people that are using the resources. This study finds the problems faced by the people on water resources, sources of water resources, pattern of rainfall and how the people will deal with those consequences. This study predicts the intensity of rainfall will increase due to climate change. Issues that need to be addressed with respect to climate change/variability in sustainable water resources planning and management are discussed. We find that a comprehensive and detailed understanding, clear assessment of the impact of climate change on water resources are required to reach a definitive conclusion and explanation of the trends to understand a better policy actions.