Spatio-temporal distribution of renewable freshwater resources and their availability in Kosovo—an analysis from the Eastern Region
The study aims to analyze the availability of renewable freshwater resources and their spatiotemporal distribution in the Eastern Region of Kosovo (ERK). As a crucible resource for agricultural, industrial, and commercial activities, water scarcity will lead to water shortages. Kosovo is a landlocke...
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| description | The study aims to analyze the availability of renewable freshwater resources and their spatiotemporal distribution in the Eastern Region of Kosovo (ERK). As a crucible resource for agricultural, industrial, and commercial activities, water scarcity will lead to water shortages. Kosovo is a landlocked country, and ERK is the most important region for industrial activities (coal, mines) and agricultural use (plains). Located in continental climate conditions, surrounded by middle to high-altitude mountains, the region does not have a favorable spatio-temporal distribution of freshwaters. The determination of the water resources is based on the amount of surface runoff, which being divided per capita, gives indications of the water resources of a region (catchment). For our aims, main river discharge and population statistics are used to analyze the spatiotemporal distribution and availability of renewable freshwater in ERK. Falkenmark Freshwater Indicator with 1.483 m³/capita/year shows that ERK lies under water scarcity, and existing water reservoirs offer low security for water withdrawals, and further reservoirs would prevent water scarcity in the region. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3b076eeee0f3474cbf05a6eb6a3fc8112024-04-06T06:31:03ZengBulgarian Geographical SocietyJournal of the Bulgarian Geographical Society2738-81152024-04-0150355210.3897/jbgs.e115814115814Spatio-temporal distribution of renewable freshwater resources and their availability in Kosovo—an analysis from the Eastern RegionValbon Bytyqi0Tropikë Agaj1University of PristinaUniversity of Life SciencesThe study aims to analyze the availability of renewable freshwater resources and their spatiotemporal distribution in the Eastern Region of Kosovo (ERK). As a crucible resource for agricultural, industrial, and commercial activities, water scarcity will lead to water shortages. Kosovo is a landlocked country, and ERK is the most important region for industrial activities (coal, mines) and agricultural use (plains). Located in continental climate conditions, surrounded by middle to high-altitude mountains, the region does not have a favorable spatio-temporal distribution of freshwaters. The determination of the water resources is based on the amount of surface runoff, which being divided per capita, gives indications of the water resources of a region (catchment). For our aims, main river discharge and population statistics are used to analyze the spatiotemporal distribution and availability of renewable freshwater in ERK. Falkenmark Freshwater Indicator with 1.483 m³/capita/year shows that ERK lies under water scarcity, and existing water reservoirs offer low security for water withdrawals, and further reservoirs would prevent water scarcity in the region.https://jbgs.arphahub.com/article/115814/download/pdf/Continental climatefluctuationsFalkenmark Wate |
| spellingShingle | Valbon Bytyqi Tropikë Agaj Spatio-temporal distribution of renewable freshwater resources and their availability in Kosovo—an analysis from the Eastern Region Journal of the Bulgarian Geographical Society Continental climate fluctuations Falkenmark Wate |
| title | Spatio-temporal distribution of renewable freshwater resources and their availability in Kosovo—an analysis from the Eastern Region |
| title_full | Spatio-temporal distribution of renewable freshwater resources and their availability in Kosovo—an analysis from the Eastern Region |
| title_fullStr | Spatio-temporal distribution of renewable freshwater resources and their availability in Kosovo—an analysis from the Eastern Region |
| title_full_unstemmed | Spatio-temporal distribution of renewable freshwater resources and their availability in Kosovo—an analysis from the Eastern Region |
| title_short | Spatio-temporal distribution of renewable freshwater resources and their availability in Kosovo—an analysis from the Eastern Region |
| title_sort | spatio temporal distribution of renewable freshwater resources and their availability in kosovo amp mdash an analysis from the eastern region |
| topic | Continental climate fluctuations Falkenmark Wate |
| url | https://jbgs.arphahub.com/article/115814/download/pdf/ |
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