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.
By Rod Powers. Updated September 08, 2016. A member assigned to or deployed to a combat zone receives combat pay (officially called immiment danger pay) at the rate of $225.00 per month. Being assigned to or working in a combat zone triggers also triggers a tax advantage, in some locations.