Research Article

Estimation of Dry Season Irrigation Water Abstraction in Lunsemfwa, Mulungushi, Mwomboshi, and Mkushi Subbasins from 2013 to 2017 in Zambia

Table 5

Parameter of study area.

ParameterCatchments
ā€‰MkushiLunsemfwaMulungushiMwomboshi

Catchment area (km2)3480.07794.484445.03043.0
Irrigated area (km2)20.8138.427.223.0
Average Yearly Rainfall (mm)1032.681165.541165.54882.64
Max Volume abstracted (m3)664133173.40E+086.60E+076.81E+07
Min Volume abstracted (m3)467376834.67E+075.48E+074.10E+07
Soil TypeLoamy sandLoamy sandLoamy sandSandy Clay Loam