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Ujitha Warnakulasooriya

Resilient Irrigation Practices in Sri Lanka's Tank Cascades

Ujitha Warnakulasooriya

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English
Eliva Press
05 December 2025
Agriculture & farming
Sri Lanka's ancient cascade tank systems have sustained rural communities for centuries, but climate change, water scarcity, and deteriorating infrastructure now threaten their survival. This book presents field-based evidence, innovative methodologies, and actionable recommendations for enhancing water use efficiency in village irrigation tanks, with a focus on the Dry Zone's most vulnerable farming communities. Drawing from the Climate Resilient Integrated Water Management Project (CRIWMP), the authors document lessons learned from three major tank cascades-Palugaswewa, Mamunugama, and Medde Rambewa-covering both Maha and Yala seasons. Using hydrological monitoring, water balance models, and participatory approaches with farmers, the research reveals significant variations in irrigation duty, identifies causes of inefficiency, and demonstrates practical measures such as alternate wetting and drying (AWD), crop diversification, collective resource management, and climate-smart irrigation scheduling. More than a technical study, this book is a practical guide for policymakers, development practitioners, irrigation engineers, researchers, and farming communities seeking sustainable solutions for small-scale irrigation. Its integrated recommendations-ranging from infrastructural improvements to farmer capacity-building-offer a blueprint for climate adaptation in water-dependent rural economies.
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Imprint:   Eliva Press
Dimensions:   Height: 229mm,  Width: 152mm,  Spine: 2mm
Weight:   72g
ISBN:   9789999330152
ISBN 10:   9999330150
Pages:   42
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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