ShodhPatra: International Journal of Science and Humanities

Assessment of water level and climate change on Mandakini river in Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh

The UN conference on human environment organised in June 1972 was first event to raise issue of environment at global platform. Although fifty years have passed after that global conference, Consequences of environmental degradation continue to haunt the human population in the form of climate change and global warming. Climate change involve long term changes in temperature and weather pattern of an area. Due to climate change, river are facing extreme water stress from place of origin of river to mouth of river. The water stress in the river has its impact on ecosystem stability, forest regeneration, agricultural growth and distribution, Tourism activity across the river and livelihood of people. Mandakini river also known as Paisuani River originates from Khillora near Pindra village, Majhgawa, Satna, MP. The river travels for 39 km to reach Sati Anusuiya ashram site where large number of small and big Springs feed the river. Mandakini river after flowing for 50 km Joins the Yamuna river in Karwi, Uttar Pradesh. The river is lifeline of Chitrakoot as 70% population residing along river catchment area and are dependent on river for drinking and household purpose. The river flows in drought prone region of Bundelkhand region. The water Stress in drought prone region creates challenges for population with increasing temperature in summer season.