Hasan, MSU, Akhtar, N, Rai, AK, Khan, MA, Alfaisal, FM, Alharbi, RS and Hashim, KS (2024) Climatic teleconnection of the future trend of meteorological, GRACE-DSI, and vegetation-conditioned-based drought analysis in the Ganga Basin. Water Supply, 24 (8). pp. 2641-2669. ISSN 1606-9749

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Abstract

This study assesses drought in the Ganga River Basin using standard precipitation index (SPI), Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment Drought Severity Index (GRACE-DSI), and vegetation condition index (VCI) via geographic information system (GIS) and non-parametric tests. Future SPI trends show increasing drought severity from 1986 to 2020. GRACE-DSI analysis (2002–2020) indicates a potential rise in drought conditions. VCI computations reveal vegetation health dynamics. Findings suggest an impending severe drought in the Ganga Basin, necessitating urgent water resource management. Drought causes are linked to precipitation changes and resource over-exploitation in changing climate conditions. The study emphasizes implementing measures like water conservation, sustainable land use, and groundwater recharge strategies to mitigate drought impacts.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	0904 Chemical Engineering; 0905 Civil Engineering; 0907 Environmental Engineering; Environmental Engineering
Subjects:	T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering
Divisions:	Civil Engineering and Built Environment
Publisher:	IWA Publishing
SWORD Depositor:	A Symplectic
Date Deposited:	09 Oct 2024 13:46
Last Modified:	09 Oct 2024 13:46
DOI or ID number:	10.2166/ws.2024.173
URI:	https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/24483

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