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.
Danger pay is based on how dangerous the country is to live in. For example, the ambassador to Afghanistan does not get a cost of living allowance because the cost of living in Afghanistan is less than in the United States. But he does get a hardship allowance of 35% of his basic salary and another 35% for danger pay.or example, the ambassador to Afghanistan does not get a cost of living allowance because the cost of living in Afghanistan is less than in the United States. But he does get a hardship allowance of 35% of his basic salary and another 35% for danger pay.