Necessity of River Gauging

Necessity of River Gauging:-

 

fig:River Gauging

1. By measuring river discharge for number of year it is possible to know the available and supply.
2. By measuring the discharge in river the irrigation water can be distributed uniformly.
3. BY measuring flow in rivers flood warning can be issued.
4. By measuring flow in canal quantity of loses can be know.
5. The quantity of water flowing in the river helps for future research.