Spatial and temporal variations in precipitation in the Upper Indus Basin, global teleconnections and hydrological implications

Most of the flow in the River Indus from its upper mountain basin is derived from melting snow and glaciers. Climatic variability and change of both precipitation and energy inputs will, therefore, affect rural livelihoods at both a local and a regional scale through effects on summer runoff i...

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Main Authors: D.R. Archer, H.J. Fowler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2004-01-01
Series:Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/8/47/2004/hess-8-47-2004.pdf