ABSTRACT

Water Resources Department, Government of Eritrea, Asmara, Eritrea, N.E. Africa

Arun Kumar

Department of Earth Sciences, University of Asmara, Asmara, Eritrea, N.E. Africa S.A.Drury

Department of Earth Sciences, The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK Water Resources of Arid Areas-Stephenson,

ABSTRACT: Remotely sensed data acquired by the EO satellite have been analyzed to demarcate potential target zones for the development of future irrigation projects in a part of Eritrea. The study area is one of the important centers of horticulture activities and is currently facing water problem. Various lithologic units, tectonic signatures, land use and geomorphology related to groundwater assessment have been identified and interpreted from the imagery. The northern part of the area, covered by alluvial fans and presence of NW-SE dykes indicates favorable potential areas for groundwater development. Based on present investigation, construction of check dam in the Ghadien River and subsurface dam near Bazit Village is recommended in order to improve groundwater potential in the area.