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.
Criteria: Awarded to U.S. Armed Forces personnel after September 18, 2001 for performing duties in an area where hostile fire or imminent danger pay is authorized, as well as for those personally present and actively engaging or being engaged by the enemy while performing satisfactorily in accordance with the prescribed rules of engagement.