Analyzing the Dependence of Major Tanks in the Headwaters of the Aruvi Aru Catchment on Precipitation. Applying Drought Indices to Meteorological and Hydrological Data

This study aims to analyze the dependence of reservoirs (locally called tanks or wewas) in the headwaters of the Aruvi Aru catchment on precipitation and thus to evaluate their efficiency. The Aruvi Aru is located in the Dry Zone of Sri Lanka, and numerous human made reservoirs characterize the stud...

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Main Authors: Robin Saase, Brigitta Schütt, Wiebke Bebermeier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Water
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/12/10/2941