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Effect of climate change on water resources - a preliminary consolidated report by Central Water Commission and the National Institute of Hydrology

On of the first official government report of quantitative assessment of effects of climate change on water resources availability

Author : Central Water Commission (CWC), National Institute of Hydrology (NIH)
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In the report, an attempt has been made to give a brief account of the available studies on possible impacts of climate change on India's water resources, change in India's water needs, climate of India, river basins of the country, present water resources and future demand and supply, impacts of projected climate change and variability, associated hydrological events and the likely vulnerability of regional water resources to climate change. Identification of key risks, research needs and prioritisation of mitigation strategies have also been discussed in the report.

The report is divided into the following chapters:

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Effect_of_Climate_Change_on_Water_Resources_June_2008.pdf
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