Question

How do the multipurpose river projects affect the aquatic life? Explain.

Answer 1

The multipurpose river projects affect the aquatic life in different ways.

Regulating of the river actually affect the natural flow and create a flow of poor sediment and also excessive sedimentation.

It leads to poorer habitats and rockier streambeds for both aquatic life and rivers.

The irrigation is another issue that will change the cropping pattern.