Temporal Trends of Rainfall and Temperature over Two Sub-Divisions of Western Ghats

A study analyzing rainfall and temperature trends over the Western Ghats, a critical watershed for South Indian rivers, reveals significant regional disparities. While Konkan and Goa experienced increased rainfall from 1977 to 2016, Coastal Karnataka saw a decline, with both changes statistically significant. Temperature trends were consistently positive across all seasons. The research also found no strong link between the Indian Summer Monsoon Rainfall (ISMR) and the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) phenomenon in this region. These findings highlight the need for tailored climate change adaptation strategies for the Western Ghats, considering its ecological significance.

Mann, R., & Gupta, A. (2022). Temporal Trends of Rainfall and Temperature over Two Sub-Divisions of Western Ghats. HighTech and Innovation Journal, 3, 28–42. https://doi.org/10.28991/hij-sp2022-03-03