Climate change impacts on water resources in India
Submitted by susan on Thu, 2005-09-01 12:47
Water is important for economic development, and many parts of India already face issues of water scarcity. This study predicts that intensity of rainfall will increase under climate change. Issues such as water scarcity may also become more prevalent. The marked rise in precipitation intensity and variability in extremes will have impacts for a range of sectors, including water resource management, urban planning, and agriculture.
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http://www.defra.gov.uk/ENVIRONMENT/climatechange/internat/devcountry/pdf/india-climate-5-water.pdf
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01/09/2005