Prolonged droughts and changing rainfall patterns threaten the water storage in these reservoir networks. High ambient temperatures lead to high rates of evapo-transpiration from these water bodies. Over siltation due to interrupted land cover reduces the depth of these irrigation tanks aggravating water loss via pan evaporation. Meanwhile floods caused
Prolonged droughts and changing rainfall patterns threaten the water storage in these reservoir networks. High ambient temperatures lead to high rates of evapo-transpiration from these water bodies. Over siltation due to interrupted land cover reduces the depth of these irrigation tanks aggravating water loss via pan evaporation. Meanwhile floods caused by sudden and intense rainfall events damage irrigation structures such as dams, spills, canals and sluices.
Preparing for a changing climate by planning for floods and droughts
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Agriculture
Fisheries and aquaculture
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Agriculture
Irrigation
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Climate risk management
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Economy-wide
Economy-wide: General
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Environment
Watershed and river basin management
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Disaster Risk Management (DRM)
Early warning system
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Water
Water efficiency
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Water
Water management
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Water
Water supply
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