2008 Kosi Flood

From AquaPedia Case Study Database
Jump to: navigation, search
{{#var: location map}}


Case Description
Loading map...
Geolocation: 26° 29' 45.3547", 86° 53' 35.2191"
Total Population 3.3 million
Total Area 14001,400 km²
540.54 mi²
km2
Climate Descriptors Humid mid-latitude (Köppen C-type), Monsoon
Predominent Land Use Descriptors agricultural- cropland and pasture
Important Uses of Water Agriculture or Irrigation, Domestic/Urban Supply, Fisheries - wild, Livestock
Water Features: Kosi River
Riparians: India

jump to facts list

Summary

Natural, Historic, Economic, Regional, and Political Framework

Issues and Stakeholders

Analysis, Synthesis, and Insight

What is an ASI?

Individuals may add their own Analysis, Synthesis, and Insight (ASI) to a case. ASI sections are protected, so that each person who creates a section retains authorship and control of their own content. You may add your own ASI contribution from the case study edit tab.

Learn more

none


Key Questions




Facts about "2008 Kosi Flood"RDF feed
Area1,400 km² (540.54 mi²) +
ClimateHumid mid-latitude (Köppen C-type) + and Monsoon +
Geolocation26° 29' 45.3547", 86° 53' 35.2191"Latitude: 26.495931852
Longitude: 86.8931164127
+
Land Useagricultural- cropland and pasture +
Population3.3 million +
RiparianIndia +
Water FeatureKosi River +
Water UseAgriculture or Irrigation +, Domestic/Urban Supply +, Fisheries - wild + and Livestock +