Climate change as scientist believe affect natural systems and cycles including some aspects of ecosystem services. Water budget reflects the relationship between the input of water in a drainage basin and how it is transformed through outputs. Is there any significant impacts of climate change on water budget? are there implications in water quality studies ?
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I have noticed the global warming is affecting variances in day and night temperature and I will wait your respective finding of this question
Dear Charles Anukwonke ,
Yes climate change can affect many components in the hydrological cycle, due to increased temperatures, evaporation can increase, increased temperatures in sea and rivers can affect the breeding habits and migrations of aquatic organisms (that mean climate change affect bio-diversity as well)
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Miyuru
Climate change affects precipitation in two ways: increased rainfall (heavier events), and prolonged periods of drought. In this case, I believe the second effect will negatively affect water budget as it will lead to increased competition among various users of water.
Yes, Water will become the most critical resource in the days ahead.
It is with no doubt that water will become the most critical resource especially if nothing is done concerning the reality of climate change impact.
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Yes, there is impact. If you look at the heat buget of the water surface, you will see this direct impact.
Yes, climate plays a very important role on water resources. It can change the temporal and spatial patterns of precipitation as the driver of rainfall-runoff relation. You can also see this article for more information:
Article Environmental water demand assessment under climate change conditions
Dear Charles Anukwonke
Yes there there are significant impacts on the hydrology/water balance due to the impact of climate change. Increased temperature causes increased evaporation rates (under constant relative humidity), this process can be explained by the Clausis-Clapeyron equation.
Increased temperatures will disturb aquatic organisms and spawning habitats
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Miyuru
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