DOI: 10.36719/2707-1146/07/25-28

Naxçıvan Dövlət Universiteti

The article provides information on the environmental problems of the Alinjachai basin under the influence of natural and anthropogenic factors. It is noted that the Alinjachai basin is one of the largest river basins in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. The history of human settlement here dates back to ancient times, and at the same time it is one of the fastest growing areas of agriculture and animal husbandry. Provides information about the morphometry of the river, gives detailed information about the climatic features of the area, climatic types, distribution of precipitation by seasons and months, types of landscape. Ancient settlements in this area, agricultural development, population growth, climate change have led to an increase in anthropogenic impact on nature, and, thus, environmental problems have arisen. In particular, climate change has led to a decrease in biomass, accelerated erosion and desertification. In the past, the Alinjachai River provided the population's water needs throughout the year, but today the Alinjachai River is one of the drying up rivers.