- Tytuł:
- Assessing the impact of climate change on water resources of upper Awash River sub-basin, Ethiopia
- Autorzy:
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Heyi, Eshetu Ararso
Dinka, Megersa Olumana
Mamo, Girma - Powiązania:
- https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2073754.pdf
- Data publikacji:
- 2022
- Wydawca:
- Instytut Technologiczno-Przyrodniczy
- Tematy:
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climate change
downscaling
emission scenarios
hydrological modelling - Opis:
- This study tried to assess the impact of climate change on water resources of the upper Awash River sub-basin (Ethiopia) using a statistical downscaling model (SDSM). The future climatic parameters (rainfall, maximum and minimum temperatures) were generated by downscaling outputs of HadCM3 (Hadley Centre Coupled Model, version 3) general circulation model to watershed level for A2a (medium-high) and B2a (medium-low) emission scenarios at representative stations (Addis Ababa, Ginchi and Bishoftu). These SDSM generated climatic data were used to develop current/baseline period (1971-2010) and future climate change scenarios: 2020s (2011-2040), 2050s (2041-2070) and 2080s (2071-2099). The projected future rainfall and mean monthly potential evapotranspiration at these stations were weighted and fed to HBV hydrological model (Hydrologiska Byråns Vattenbalansavdelning model) for future stream flow simulation. These simulated future daily flow time series were processed to monthly, seasonal and annual time scales and the values were compared with that of base period for impact assessment. The simulation result revealed the possibility for significant mean flow reductions in the future during Summer or “Kiremt” (main rainy season) and apparent increase during “Belg” or winter (dry season). Autumn flow volume showed decreasing trend (2020s), but demonstrated increasing trend at 2050s and 2080s. A mean annual flow reduction (ranging from 13.0 to 29.4%) is also expected in the future for the three studied benchmark periods under both emission scenarios. Generally, the result signals that the water resources of upper Awash River basin will be expected to be severely affected by the changing climate. Therefore, different adaptation options should be carried out in order to reduce the likely impact and ensure water security in the sub-basin.
- Źródło:
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Journal of Water and Land Development; 2022, 52; 232--244
1429-7426
2083-4535 - Pojawia się w:
- Journal of Water and Land Development
- Dostawca treści:
- Biblioteka Nauki
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