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Water Research Bhutan


Where does our water come from?
by Water Research Bhutan, 08 Apr 2026 waterresearchbhutan@gmail.com How much do we know where does water in Bhutan rivers, streams and lakes come from? This article reviews recent research conducted in eastern Bhutan titled ‘ Sources and pathways of spring flow and climate change effects in the Dungju Ri & Yude Ri catchments, Bhutan Himalaya ’ which identified that 70 percentage of water in streams were from the precipitation. Does this apply across all Bhutan Himalayas from
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Apr 911 min read


Managing Monsoon Stormwater in Bhutan’s Urban Landscapes: A Sustainable Perspective
by Water Research Bhutan, 10 Aug 2025 waterresearchbhutan@gmail.com Urbanisation increases impervious surfaces by transforming the...
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Sep 24, 20255 min read


Maximising the potential of groundwater resources in Bhutan
by Water Research Bhutan, 11 Jan 2025 waterresearchbhutan@gmail.com Groundwater, found beneath the Earth’s surface, is stored in tiny...
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Jan 11, 20256 min read


The Silent Invasion: Microplastic Pollution in Bhutan's Urban Environment
by Water Research Bhutan, 25 Oct 2024 waterresearchbhutan@gmail.com Microplastics, tiny plastic particles less than five millimeters in...
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Dec 13, 20243 min read
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