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.
They receive an amount varying from $50 to $150 month depending on the designated area of service. Those service members serving in areas such as Afghanistan and Iraq qualify for both Imminent Danger Pay and Hardship Duty Pay and can earn up to $325 per month in additional compensation. HDP-L is prorated if you are in the AOR for a partial month. (ref: DOD FMR Vol 7 Table 17-1). Currently, HDP-L is payable at a rate of $150 per month for all Service Members assigned to Area-I in Korea. Deployed Service Members will continue to receive HDP-L. f. Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH).