Climate change is profoundly altering precipitation patterns in South Asia and China, leading to a surge in extreme events like floods, landslides, and droughts. These events pose significant challenges to transboundary water management, disaster risk reduction efforts, and the region’s food, water, and energy security. While research has documented changes in intensity, timing, and phase, emerging evidence suggests a spatial shift in precipitation. Even drier areas experience more extreme precipitation events leading to flash floods.
This project will investigate these shifts in precipitation across Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, and Pakistan, employing climate data analysis and modeling to understand the changing precipitation patterns and phase transitions. Our interdisciplinary team, comprising experts and early career researchers, will collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure the relevance and applicability of the findings. The project will develop the capacity of the students and researchers, fostering their expertise in climate change research.
Ultimately, this project aims to address South Asia and China’s water security challenges and enhance climate resilience through enhanced knowledge, information, and capacity building. By understanding the evolving precipitation patterns, we can develop effective strategies to mitigate the impacts of extreme weather events and promote sustainable water, food, and energy security in the region.