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Understanding flood and drought extremes under a changing climate in the Blue Nile Basin: a review

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dc.contributor.authorMalede, D.A.
dc.contributor.authorElumalai, V.
dc.contributor.authorAndualem, T.G.
dc.contributor.authorMekonnen, Y.G.
dc.contributor.authorYibeltal, M.
dc.contributor.authorDemeke, G.G.
dc.contributor.authorAlamirew, T.
dc.contributor.authorKassaye, S.M.
dc.contributor.authorHagos, Y.G.
dc.contributor.authorKassie, A.E.
dc.contributor.authorKassa, M.
dc.contributor.authorBerihun, G.S.
dc.contributor.authorRay, R.L.
dc.date.issued2025
dc.description.abstractExtreme flood and drought events arise from temporal and spatial variations in the Earth's water cycle, significantly affecting water resources and the environment. This review aimed to evaluate the effects of climate variabilities on extreme flood and drought events within the Blue Nile Basin. A systematic literature review and content analysis were conducted to understand the hydrological dynamics of floods and droughts. A Scopus database was used to find relevant literature review articles related to flood and drought extreme events using search terms queries. The findings suggest that rising temperatures and fluctuating precipitation patterns are leading to more frequent and severe floods and droughts. Future projections also suggest increased drought severity in most basin areas, coupled with more frequent floods. Fluctuations between dry and wet conditions have intensified these extremes. While insufficient rainfall triggers droughts, excessive and concentrated rainfall contributes to floods. The wet projection shows more frequent floods, while the dry projection indicates severe droughts throughout most of the basin. This review provides a valuable starting point for further action towards a more climate-resilient and water-secure for sustainable environmental development and management over the basin.
dc.identifier.citationEnvironmental and Sustainability Indicators, 2025; 26:1-13
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.indic.2025.100638
dc.identifier.issn2665-9727
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11541.2/41954
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherElsevier BV
dc.relation.fundingNRF 151823
dc.rightsCopyright 2025 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Inc. This is an open access article under the CC BY license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.indic.2025.100638
dc.subjectBNB
dc.subjectclimate variability
dc.subjecthydrological extremes
dc.subjectwater resource
dc.titleUnderstanding flood and drought extremes under a changing climate in the Blue Nile Basin: a review
dc.typeJournal article
pubs.publication-statusPublished
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