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Climate Change and Human Health Literature Portal Climate variability, vulnerability, and coping mechanism in Alaknanda catchment, Central Himalaya, India

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Author(s):
Kumar K, Joshi S, Joshi V
Year:
2008
Journal:
Ambio. 37 (4): 286-291
Abstract:

A study was carried out to discover trends in the rainfall and temperature pattern of the Alaknanda catchment in the Central Himalaya. Data on the annual rainfall, monsoon rainfall for the last decade, and average annual temperatures over the last few decades were analyzed. Nonparametric methods (Mann-Kendall and Sen's method) were employed to identify trends. The Mann-Kendall test shows a decline in rainfall and rise in temperature, and these trends were found to be statistically significant at the 95% confidence level for both transects. Sen's method also confirms this trend. This aspect has to be considered seriously for the simple reason that if the same trend continues in the future, more chances of drought are expected. The impact of climate change has been well perceived by the people of the catchment, and a coping mechanism has been developed at the local level.

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    Non-United States
    • Non-United States: Asia
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    Adaptation, Climate Justice/Climate Equity, Communication, Sociodemographic Vulnerability, Vulnerable Population
    • Adaptation, Climate Justice/Climate Equity, Communication, Sociodemographic Vulnerability, Vulnerable Population: Adaptation Co-Benefit/Co-Harm, Intervention, Resilience, Vulnerability Assessment
    • Adaptation, Climate Justice/Climate Equity, Communication, Sociodemographic Vulnerability, Vulnerable Population: General Public/Unspecified
    • Adaptation, Climate Justice/Climate Equity, Communication, Sociodemographic Vulnerability, Vulnerable Population: Low Socioeconomic Status, Workers
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