Climate change in Ethiopia to increase rainfall and streamflow, impacting agriculture.
Local-scale climate change impact assessment was conducted in a large river basin in Ethiopia using a local-scale climate modeling approach. The researchers used a hybrid model to project future climate data and assessed its impact on hydrology using the Soil Water Assessment Tool. The results show an increase in annual precipitation, maximum and minimum temperatures, and streamflow in the coming decades, with variations in different seasons. Adaptation measures are needed to mitigate the impact on agriculture, water, and energy sectors in the region.