Sentence examples for downstream country from inspiring English sources

This article assesses the cumulative consequences of upstream anthropogenic pressures and drought spells on temporal river flow regimes for the downstream country.

The yearly average runoffs, which are no longer available for the downstream country, have soared to very high levels, particularly over the last fifteen years.

Findings reveal also that damming and considerable water diversion to large-scale irrigation projects in the upstream state are the main regulations affecting the management of shared water resources in the downstream country.

The implementation of the project will have a negative impact on the scarce dry seasonal flow of the Ganges, which will have serious ecological threat to downstream country, Bangladesh (Ahmed and Ahmed 2004).

Downstream countries, most prominently Uzbekistan, have steadfastly opposed Tajikistan's hydroelectric plans.

It also needs the acquiescence of downstream countries in schemes such as the reef-blasting.

Kirgizstan also has dreams about hydro power, giving the downstream countries nightmares.

The report noted especially that Syria is among several "downstream countries that are becoming increasingly water scarce as their populations grow", increasing a risk of conflict.

Further afield, the region's complicated water politics, where upstream and downstream countries have diametrically opposed needs and aims, threaten to intensify.

Because the decision fails to take account of the consequences for downstream countries, it has raised tensions with neighbours.

How these dams may affect communities and ecosystems in neighboring downstream countries like Bangladesh and Pakistan is little discussed.