A Review of Attribution of Land Use and Climate Change on River Hydrology

Sridhara Setti^1,2*, Kamal Kumar Barik¹ and R.Maheswaran²

¹Department of Civil Engineering, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.

²Department of Civil Engineering, MVGR Engineering College, Vizianagaram, AP, India.

Corresponding Author E-mail:sridhara.setti@gmail.com 

DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.12944/CARJ.12.2.02

Abstract:

In recent decades, the world has grappled with an increase in severe floods and recurrent droughts, attributed to both climate change and human interventions. The imperative to balance the burgeoning needs of a growing population with sustainable resource use has accentuated the importance of understanding the interplay between anthropogenic influences and climatic shifts. Evaluating the effects of land use dynamics and the construction of dams is essential to this understanding. This review analyzes 200 peer-reviewed articles focused on climate change, land use dynamics, and the interplay between climate and land use, sourced from Scopus, ScienceDirect, and Web of Science. The majority of these studies investigate the impact of climate and land use changes on river hydrology. By examining a diverse range of models and methodologies, we aim to synthesize current knowledge and identify key trends and gaps in the literature. This review provides a comprehensive overview of how changes in climate and land use are influencing river hydrology, offering insights into both the direct and synergistic effects of these factors on water resources.

Keywords:

Climate change; Hydrological models; LULC change; River Basin

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