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Research Paper | Geography | India | Volume 13 Issue 3, March 2024 | Rating: 5.3 / 10
Climate Change and Its Impact on Hydrology, Rainfall, and Temperature Patterns in the Manas River Basin: A Comprehensive Study of Environmental Consequences and Conservation Strategies
Parbin Nahar Begum | Eahya Al Huda
Abstract: Freshwater ecosystems are highly susceptible to the impacts of climate change, resulting in significant alterations in river discharge, droughts, temperature shifts, and water quality. This vulnerability is particularly evident in the Manas River Basin, where changing precipitation patterns and reduced water flow during the summer season have profound ecological consequences. The altered water quality and habitat loss are posing an imminent threat to the unique and endemic plant and animal species inhabiting Manas National Park. The park's ecological fragility, economic marginalization, and the presence of endangered species with limited geographic ranges exacerbate the challenges it faces from climate change and human activities. Wetlands, grasslands, and woodlands are at the forefront of these environmental shifts, experiencing habitat reduction, displacement of native species, and the proliferation of invasive ones. Urgent global recognition and collaborative efforts are required to address these pressing environmental issues. Extensive research is essential to establish practical guidelines for the preservation of the delicate balance of local ecosystems in the face of climate change, ensuring coexistence between nature and human activities. It is imperative that effective conservation practices, adaptive management, and international cooperation are embraced to safeguard regions as ecologically sensitive as the Manas River Basin in the era of rapid global warming.
Keywords: The Manas River, Hydrology, Rainfall, Wild Life Sanctuary, Climate, Vegetation, Meteorological aspects
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 3, March 2024,
Pages: 166 - 177