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Five Decadal Trends in Averages and Extremes of Rainfall and Temperature in Sri Lanka by Pathmarajah, S., Iqbal, M. C. M., Kwon, Hyunhan, Vithanage, Meththika, Naveendrakumar, G., Obeysekera, Jayantha

“…In this study, we used a comprehensive set of statistical metrics to investigate the historical trends in averages and extremes of rainfall and temperature in…”
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Managing shallow aquifers in the dry zone of Sri Lanka by Sood, Aditya, Manthrithilake, Herath, Siddiqui, Salman, Rajah, Ameer, Pathmarajah, S.

“…This study looks at the groundwater issues in the dry zone of Sri Lanka and shows how the use of remote sensing with high-resolution images can help in…”
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Occurrence of heavy metals in surface water bodies in rice cultivation areas in Trincomalee district, Sri Lanka by Dissanayke, D. M. P. N. K., De Silva, S. N. T., Pathmarajah, S., Fernando, C. A. N., Abeynayake, N. R., Kodagoda, K. A. D. A., Dassanayake, D. M. M. N. K.

“…Nonpoint source pollution from agricultural runoff which contains hazardous agrochemicals like pesticides and fertilizers threatens water bodies, posing a…”
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Spatial and temporal dynamics of water quality in Batticaloa lagoon in Sri Lanka by Sugirtharan, M., Pathmarajah, S., Mowjood, M. I. M.

“…The present study was undertaken to characterise the spatial and temporal dynamics of physico-chemical parameters of the Batticaloa Lagoon in Sri Lanka during…”
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Vulnerability of smallholder farmers to climate change: a case study from Hakwatuna-Oya irrigation scheme in Sri Lanka by Diyawadana, D. M. N., Pathmarajah, S., Gunawardena, E. R. N.

“…A system is said to be vulnerable when it is unable to cope with the adverse effects of climate change, including climate variability. Vulnerability is widely…”
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Variation of Salinity in Batticaloa Lagoon in Sri Lanka during Wet Season by Sugirtharan, M., Pathmarajah, S., Mowjood, M.I.M.

“…Batticaloa lagoon occupies an area of 168 km2 in the eastern coast of Sri Lanka. Change in lagoon water salinity is an important aspect that affects the…”
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Perception-driven coping strategies for climate change by smallholder farmers in Sri Lanka: a case study in Hakwatuna-oya major irrigation scheme by Diyawadana, D. M. N., Pathmarajah, S., Gunawardena, E. R. N.

“…Adaptation to the negative impacts of climate changes by farmers is often autonomous. Perception on climate change is an important aspect that determines the…”
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Characterization of agro-well water in Malwathu Oya cascade-I in Anuradhapura district of Sri Lanka by Kumari, M.K.N., Pathmarajah, S., Dayawansa, N.D.K.

“…Malwathu Oya cascade is one of the largest and intensively cultivated small tank cascade systems in Anuradhapura district of Sri Lanka. Agro-wells are the most…”
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A gendered analysis on adaptation to resettlement stress: case studies from Deduru Oya reservoir project in Sri Lanka by Jayasiri, M. M. J. G. C. N., Diyawadana, D. M. N., Samarakoon, S. M. L. D., Pathmarajah, S., Dayawansa, N. D. K.

“…Dam constructions and flow modifications lead a nation towards significant development. Other than expected positive outcomes, a dam can contribute to severe…”
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Evaluation of groundwater quality for irrigation in Malwathu Oya cascade-I in Anuradhapura District of Sri Lanka by Kumari, M. K. N., Pathmarajah, S., Dayawansa, N. D. K., Nirmanee, K. G. S.

“…Agro-wells (shallow agricultural wells) serve as the main source of water for irrigation of agricultural crops in dry zone of Sri Lanka. Agro-wells are…”
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Characterization of Irrigation Water Quality of Chunnakam Aquifer in Jaffna Peninsula by Sutharsiny, A, Pathmarajah, S, Thushyanthy, M, Meththinka, V

“…Chunnakam aquifer is the main lime stone aquifer of Jaffna Peninsula. This  study focused on characterization of Chunnakam aquifer for its suitability for…”
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Tank Sedimentation, Soil Erosion Simulations and Conservation Interventions of the Sub-catchments in Palugaswewa Tank Cascade System, Sri Lanka by Kowshayini, P., Nayakekorala, H. B., Pathmarajah, S.

“…Tank Cascade Systems (TCS) in the dry zone of Sri Lanka is threatened by soil erosion and high levels of sedimentation. Despite these challenges, the nation…”
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South Asian perspective on temperature and rainfall extremes: A review by Naveendrakumar, G., Vithanage, Meththika, Kwon, Hyun-Han, Chandrasekara, S.S.K., Iqbal, M.C.M., Pathmarajah, S., Fernando, W.C.D.K., Obeysekera, Jayantha

“…Climate change has pushed the natural limits of our environment, creating extreme weather events that are more frequent and more intense in certain locations…”
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Performance Evaluation of Micro-Irrigation Systems in Coconut Plantations by Fernando, B. H. R., Ranasinghe, C. S., Pathmarajah, S., Mowjood, M. I. M.

“…Most of the coconut farmers in Sri Lanka are reluctant to adopt micro-irrigation systems, complaining about low performance. A field study was conducted to…”
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Water Scarcity – A Concealed Phenomenon in Sri Lanka: A Mini Review by Chandrasekara, S.S.K., Pathmarajah, S., Obeysekera, J., Vithanage, Meththika

“…Sri Lanka is renowned as a nation that witnesses no or less water scarcity compared to other countries; nevertheless, it has the threat to be water-scarce in…”
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Impacts of Water Scarcity Induced Adaptation Strategies on Livelihood and Household Food Security of Farming Community of Horivila-Palugaswewa and Sivalakulama Cascades of Sri Lanka by Dilini, M. M. G. S., Gunawardena, E. R. N., Pathmarajah, S.

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Pesticide Usage Pattern in Rice Cultivation in Trincomalee District in Sri Lanka by Dissanayake, D. M. P. N. K., De Silva, S. N. T., Pathmarajah, S., Kodagoda, K. A. D. A., Chandimal, T. M. R., Herath, H. M. T. D.

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