Climate Change and Water Resources Management in the Ghis-Nekor Watershed (North of Morocco) – A Comprehensive Analysis Using SPI, RDI and DI Indices

• Autorzy: Benyoussef Said , Arabi Mourad , El Yousfi Yassine , Cheikh Boumediene Ben , Abdaoui Abdellali , Azirar Maryam , Mechkirrou Latifa , El Ouarghi Hossain , Zegzouti Younes Filali , Ait Boughrous Ali

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.12912/27197050/176275

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Morocco is currently facing significant challenges due to the ever–changing climate, with its critical water sources crucial for agriculture, economy, and daily life being greatly affected. In order to thoroughly understand the impact of climate change on the Ghis–Nekor watershed, an in–depth study spanning 38 years (1978–2016) was conducted. This involved examining the meteorological data from three stations and utilizing advanced indices, such as SPI, RDI, and DI. The findings of this study revealed prominent shifts in precipitation patterns, indicating a vulnerability in the region. While there was a general increase in annual rainfall during the specified time period, a sharp decline was observed post–2008. Further analysis of drought confirmed the presence of persistent dry spells and recurring episodes, highlighting the urgent need for effective water management strategies. These crucial findings must be considered by decision–makers for successful climate adaptation, emphasizing the key role played by this study in mitigating the effects of climate change.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

climate change; drought; SPI; standardized precipitation index; RDI; rainfall deficit index; DI; drought index; water resource

• Wydawca: Lubelski Oddział Polskiego Towarzystwo Inżynierii Ekologicznej ; Lublin University of Technology ; WNGB Wydawnictwo Naukowe
• Czasopismo: Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology
• Rocznik: 2024
• Tom: Vol. 25, iss. 2
• Strony: 199--209
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 42 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Benyoussef Said

• Research team: Biology, Environment and Health, Department of Biology, Errachidia Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Moulay Ismaïl, Meknes, Morocco
• Laboratory of Applied Sciences, National School of Applied Sciences, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, 32 003 Al Hoceima, Morocco

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0012-4014

autor

Arabi Mourad

• Laboratory for Improvement of Agricultural Production, Biotechnology and Environment (LAPABE) / Water, Environment and Health Team, Faculty of Science, Mohamed Premier University, PB 717 60000, BV M6, Oujda, Morocco

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2179-663X

autor

El Yousfi Yassine

• Laboratory of Applied Sciences, National School of Applied Sciences, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, 32 003 Al Hoceima, Morocco

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5003-2604

autor

Cheikh Boumediene Ben

• LGA Laboratory of Applied Geosciences, Department of Geology, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed Premier University, PB 717, 60000, BV M6, Oujda, Morocco

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2040-1907

autor

Abdaoui Abdellali

• Research team: Biology, Environment and Health, Department of Biology, Errachidia Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Moulay Ismaïl, Meknes, Morocco

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9408-9573

autor

Azirar Maryam

• Research team: Biology, Environment and Health, Department of Biology, Errachidia Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Moulay Ismaïl, Meknes, Morocco

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9561-5870

autor

Mechkirrou Latifa

• Laboratory of Natural Resources and Sustainable Development «LNRSD», Faculty of sciences, University IbnTofail, Kenitra, Morocco

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7541-7201

autor

El Ouarghi Hossain

• Laboratory of Applied Sciences, National School of Applied Sciences, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, 32 003 Al Hoceima, Morocco

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6866-6579

autor

Zegzouti Younes Filali

• Research team: Biology, Environment and Health, Department of Biology, Errachidia Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Moulay Ismaïl, Meknes, Morocco
• LABASE Laboratory, Faculty of Science of Meknes, Moulay Ismail University, Meknes, Morocco

autor

Ait Boughrous Ali

• Research team: Biology, Environment and Health, Department of Biology, Errachidia Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Moulay Ismaïl, Meknes, Morocco
• LABASE Laboratory, Faculty of Science of Meknes, Moulay Ismail University, Meknes, Morocco

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5611-6705

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Uwagi

Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MNiSW, umowa nr SONP/SP/546092/2022 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki i promocja sportu (2024).