REAPPRAISAL OF HYDROLOGY AND WATER USE FOR PENCH RIVER BASIN (MAHARASHTRA)

Abstract

Assessment of correct water resources, is a prerequi-. site for the successful planning, execution and operation of a project. Water is one of the essential commodities, which is available cheaply as natural resources. This is random in nature, rare and often become costly some times. It is nece-ssary that, availability of water resources for the schemes be reviewed from time to time, as more and more historical hydrological data becomes available. The appraisal of hydro.- logical data and precisely arriving at the availability of water resources is a science, at the same time, i't-s utilisat-ion for proper planning of scheme is an art. Generally, the hydrological data available is of short duration. Using more advanced methodologies it is possible to design the Hydro-electric and irrigation schemes successfully. .Reappraisal of hydrology and water resources planning will defenitely indi-cate the change required in working system of the scheme. Accordingly, operational method can be safely and suitably modified.