Hydrological, or direct, effects of doing this include reduction in downstream river flow, increased evaporation in the irrigated area, increased level in the water table as groundwater recharge in the area is increased and flow increased in the irrigated area.
Origins: This item about the elimination of imminent danger pay (also known as combat pay or hostile fire pay) for all U.S. military personnel save for those who are being shot at includes some truth and a good deal of mischaracterization.
1 Danger Pay entitlements are set by the State Department. 2  As of March 1, 2011, the Danger Pay rate for Afghanistan is 35 percent and 30-35 percent for Iraq and Pakistan. 3  You can find current Danger Pay rates by location online. As of March 1, 2011, the Danger Pay rate for Afghanistan is 35 percent and 30-35 percent for Iraq and Pakistan. 2  You can find current Danger Pay rates by location online. 3  Danger Pay is payable beginning the first day the employee enters country [DSSR 652 (f), DSSR 920, footnote n].