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.
Suicide is payable, but companies have a suicide clause in which the insurance company will not pay if the suicide if the suicide occurs within two years of the policy being placed in force. Military can also get coverage for war and aviation. However, civilian companies will not pay out on this type of death.