A review of hydroclimate variability and changes in the Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia
Understanding the factors that influence hydroclimate variability is crucial for developing sustainable water management strategies in dynamic environments. The Blue Nile Basin, a significant freshwater resource in Africa, is facing challenges related to hydroclimate changes that impact sustainable...
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| description | Understanding the factors that influence hydroclimate variability is crucial for developing sustainable water management strategies in dynamic environments. The Blue Nile Basin, a significant freshwater resource in Africa, is facing challenges related to hydroclimate changes that impact sustainable development. Since the 1970s, the hydroclimate patterns of the region have undergone notable changes, prompting the need for a review of the literature on hydroclimate variability of the basin. Therefore, this study aims to offer a brief overview of the latest literature on hydroclimate variability and changes in the Blue Nile Basin. Based on the review of hydroclimate studies in the basin, it is evident that there have been significant advancements in our understanding of this complex system. However, the review also highlights that there are still areas of research that require further development to provide more comprehensive knowledge of the basin's hydroclimate. The projected intensification of hydroclimate change throughout the 21st century underscores the urgency for continued research efforts. The observed warming trend in the temperature of the basin and the discrepancies amongst research outputs on precipitation changes are important areas that require further investigation. Additionally, the inconsistency in reported changes in the watershed's hydrology and streamflow across the basin emphasizes the need for continued research to understand the factors behind these changes. Overall, this review provides valuable insights into the current state of hydroclimate studies in the basin and highlights the key areas for future research efforts to enhance our understanding of this vital system. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-413c0c5f7e90402eb0516b52ad6ce66e2024-02-17T06:41:23ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402024-02-01103e25530A review of hydroclimate variability and changes in the Blue Nile Basin, EthiopiaObsinet Abebe Wedajo0Fekadu Fufa1Tenalem Ayenew2Dessie Nedaw3Africa Center of Excellence for Water Management, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, PO Box 1176, Ethiopia; School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hachalu Hundesa Institute of Technology, Ambo University, Oromia, Ethiopia; Corresponding author. Africa Center of Excellence for Water Management, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, PO Box 1176, Ethiopia.School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Jimma Institute of Technology, Jimma University, Oromia, EthiopiaAfrica Center of Excellence for Water Management, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, PO Box 1176, Ethiopia; School of Earth Science, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaAfrica Center of Excellence for Water Management, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, PO Box 1176, Ethiopia; School of Earth Science, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaUnderstanding the factors that influence hydroclimate variability is crucial for developing sustainable water management strategies in dynamic environments. The Blue Nile Basin, a significant freshwater resource in Africa, is facing challenges related to hydroclimate changes that impact sustainable development. Since the 1970s, the hydroclimate patterns of the region have undergone notable changes, prompting the need for a review of the literature on hydroclimate variability of the basin. Therefore, this study aims to offer a brief overview of the latest literature on hydroclimate variability and changes in the Blue Nile Basin. Based on the review of hydroclimate studies in the basin, it is evident that there have been significant advancements in our understanding of this complex system. However, the review also highlights that there are still areas of research that require further development to provide more comprehensive knowledge of the basin's hydroclimate. The projected intensification of hydroclimate change throughout the 21st century underscores the urgency for continued research efforts. The observed warming trend in the temperature of the basin and the discrepancies amongst research outputs on precipitation changes are important areas that require further investigation. Additionally, the inconsistency in reported changes in the watershed's hydrology and streamflow across the basin emphasizes the need for continued research to understand the factors behind these changes. Overall, this review provides valuable insights into the current state of hydroclimate studies in the basin and highlights the key areas for future research efforts to enhance our understanding of this vital system.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024015615Hydroclimate variabilitySustainable developmentPrecipitationStreamflowEvapotranspirationBlue Nile Basin |
| spellingShingle | Obsinet Abebe Wedajo Fekadu Fufa Tenalem Ayenew Dessie Nedaw A review of hydroclimate variability and changes in the Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia Heliyon Hydroclimate variability Sustainable development Precipitation Streamflow Evapotranspiration Blue Nile Basin |
| title | A review of hydroclimate variability and changes in the Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia |
| title_full | A review of hydroclimate variability and changes in the Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia |
| title_fullStr | A review of hydroclimate variability and changes in the Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia |
| title_full_unstemmed | A review of hydroclimate variability and changes in the Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia |
| title_short | A review of hydroclimate variability and changes in the Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia |
| title_sort | review of hydroclimate variability and changes in the blue nile basin ethiopia |
| topic | Hydroclimate variability Sustainable development Precipitation Streamflow Evapotranspiration Blue Nile Basin |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024015615 |
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