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Impact of Climate Conditions on the Water Potential of the River Ansegmir Watershed (Morocco)

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Morocco is a Mediterranean country already suffering from the effects of climate variability and will be even more affected by climate change. Previous studies have reported the potential impact of climate change on hydrologic systems and availability of water supply resources. The present study evaluated the impact of climate conditions on water potential in the watershed of river Ansegmir (WRA) during the period 1970–2018. The results show that water potential in WRA (1060 km²) is strongly linked to climate, rainfall and natural recharge of groundwater. Moreover, WRA is characterized by low precipitation, less than 396 mm/year, very poorly distributed in time and space and varies considerably intra and inter-annually. Thunderstorms were especially frequent, especially in summer. In addition, WRA is characterized by higher annual temperature amplitudes, hot summers (exceeding 35°C) and cold winters. Furthermore, WRA has a semi-arid bioclimatic zone, semi-continental with a very cold/cold bioclimate. Consequently, temperature constitutes natural constraints for the development of an interesting rain-fed agriculture.

Source: Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology

DOI: 10.12912/27197050/191362

Authors: Hassan Rahoui, Allal Labriki, Zohra Bejjaji, Said Chakiri

Institutions: Université Ibn-Tofail, University of Hassan II Casablanca

Language: English

Topic: Hydrology and Watershed Management Studies

Subfield: Water Science and Technology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Clean water and sanitation, Climate action

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $161