ABSTRACT

The paper records the spatial dynamics and water consumption pattern through statistical and spatial evidence. The objective of this paper is to analyse the impact of land use land cover change on water demand and supply pattern of a rapidly growing urban region. The research analyses data from Census report, local governments and spatial data from remotely sensed images. The research finds rapid transformation of open land to the built-up area, particularly in the North-West, North, North-East, South-West and South districts. Inequality of water supply volume and supply pattern varies greatly between the districts. The city continues to experience water crisis such as water deficiency during the peak summer, groundwater degradation, water accessibility of slums and informal settlements. The findings will help the policymakers to comprehend the water crisis and consider appropriate mitigation strategies.

摘要

本文通过统计和空间证据记录了空间动态和用水模式。本文的目的是分析土地利用土地覆盖变化对快速增长的城市地区的水供需格局的影响。该研究分析了人口普查报告、地方政府的数据和遥感图像的空间数据。研究发现空地迅速转变为建成区，特别是在西北、北部、东北、西南和南部地区。供水量和供水方式的不平等在各区之间存在很大差异。该市继续经历水资源危机，例如夏季高峰期缺水、地下水退化、贫民窟和非正规住区的水可及性。