Question

There are many proponent for busting of dams because they have caused an ecological havoc.however from an eco hydrological point of view one newds to be cautious about dam removal because

Answer 1

Riverine ecosystems and human societies have evolved with, and often become dependent upon, seasonal changes in river flows. Dams and barrages are used to divert water especially for irrigation,reduce, sometimes calamitously, the downstream flow. Undoubtedly the biggest ecological disaster caused by river diversion is the shrinking of the Aral Sea in Central Asia. HOPE THIS HELPED YOU MATE. If it did mark as brainleast.

Answer 2

Dams should be removed for the following reasons:

• Dams affect the aquatic flora and fauna of rivers that they are located on in a negative way

• Opening of the gates of the dams can cause floods and deteriorate the condition during floods.

• Due to seismic activity or the placement of the dam there is a fear of the failure of the dam.