Water Resources In Nepal

 God has been very kind to our country to provide her unlimited natural resources. Nepal is the second richest country in water resources in the world. We can see many rivers, rivulets, brooks, streams, falls, lakes and small springs. Among them, rivers are the most important water resources in Nepal

 The major rivers in Nepal are Mechi, Koshi, Bagmati, Narayani, Gandaki, Karnali and Mahakali. Among them, the Koshi is the largest, the Narayani is the deepest and the Karnali is the longest rivers in Nepal. The major lakes are Rara Tal, Mahendra Tal, Phewa Tal, Begnas Tal. Similarly, there are innumerable brooks, streams and springs. Snow-covered mountain peaks are the permanent water resources of rivers, lakes and rivulets.

 Our life is closely related to the water resources. All of them play a vital role in the development of the country. We have produced hydro-electricity in many places using the water of the rivers, rivulets and streams. We use water for irrigation, cooking, washing and drinking. They are also important for transportation and entertainment. Nowadays, many people enjoy rafting in rivers and boating on lakes. Rivers also play the role of regional and national boundaries of the country. The agriculture of Nepal can be improved by providing adequate irrigation.

 Specially the rivers which flow through or near the cities are getting polluted. Similarly, the lakes and streams have got polluted because of the different activities of human beings. Urbanization and industrialization are the main causes of pollution of water resources. We can see that ‘Phewa Tal’ in pokhara is getting polluted. Nowadays, the Bagmati and the Bishnumati in Kathmandu are no more rivers; rather they seem to be dirty drainages. The resources of water are getting badly affected. Because of rapid deforestation, water amount in rivers has been decreasing.

 Water resources in Nepal can be preserved in many ways. Firstly, all the open and barren lands should be afforested. The existing forest should be preserved. We can preserve the rivers, streams and lakes in the urban areas by making drains along the sides of them. Similraly, waste products of the factory, garbages and dirt should be properly managed.

If we preserve our water resources, we can earn foreign currency. The rivers in Nepal are suitable for rafting. We can produce more hydro-electricity than we need; it can be sold to neighbouring countries. The future of our nation depends on the proper use of water resources.