Water resource is one of the important natural resource of Nepal. Nepal is the second richest country after Brazil for water resource. The water resource is very important for generating electricity, irrigation, drinking water and transportation. The industrial development activities get energy from hydro-electricity. The agricultural production is increased through irrigation facilities. The drinking water facility can be managed for urban and rural areas by utilizing water resource. The proper utilization of water resource can help to make the environment clean, green, healthy, attractive and beautiful.
There are many rivers and rivulets in Nepal. The main sources of water are flowing water, stagnant water (snow and ice), rainwater and underground water. The rivers are important sources of water in Nepal. Protecting water resources by constructing dams in the rivers can fulfill various needs.
Nepalese agriculture depends upon rainwater. Proper utilization of the river water can help to boost up agricultural production in the country. By using water resources properly, we can also make the environment attractive and enchanting.
Watershed means the exit of water like creeks, streams, rivulets, rivers and lakes which flow on a sloping ground, and the entire surrounding area is called watershed areas of Nepal. Bagmati, Phewa Lake and Kamala Watershed area are some of the example of the watersheds in Nepal.
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