Question

List out the adverse impacts of multipurpose hydel projects.

Answer 1

Advantage of Multipurpose Project -
(1) It controls floods.
(2) It provides irrigation facilities and navigation.
(3) It generates electricity.
(4) It promotes inland irrigation, fishing and afforestation.
(5) Human consumption.
(6) It provides power generation.

Disadvantage of Multipurpose Project -
(1) It induces earthquakes.
(2) Population gets displaced.
(3) Aquatic life gets affected.
(4) Flow of underground water is also checked.
(5) River water gets diverted.
(6) Extensive forests submerged under water.