Unprecedented) precipitation contributed to the severity of the drought A combination of record high temperatures and low (but not Temperature and precipitation conditions that have historically led to aĭrought. Ĭlimate change has increased the chances of co-occurring Which has increased because of human activities. Scientists are highlyĬonfident that many of these observed changes are linked to the levels ofĬarbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases (GHG) in the atmosphere, Like heavy rainstorms are already taking place. Temperature is rising, snowĪnd rainfall patterns are shifting, and more extreme climate events Areas found around flat land with main rivers and receive high rainfall are more prone to flooding occurrences. Areas with low rainfall and high temperature were identified as prone to drought, which indicates high evaporation after low precipitation/rainfall specifically low precipitation/evaporation (P/E) index. The highest maximum temperature will be scored at Ghatsion station, which will be 29.6☌ in the end term and the lowest minimum temperature will be recorded at Sheno station which will be 8.1☌ in the near term. ![]() The projection of maximum temperature showed that there will be an increase of maximum temperature by 3.83☌ and minimum temperature by 4.27☌ in the future up to 2099. The lowest annual rainfall will be scored at Sheno which is 594.04 mm during the near term (2020-2039). Accordingly, Sululta will receive higher annual rainfall, which is 1232.82 mm explicitly during the end term (2070-2099). R statistical software, T-R, and Arc Map were used for data analysis. The flood-prone areas were identified using slope and rainfall distribution over main rivers. The precipitation/evaporation index was used to identify droughtprone areas. Thirty (30) years of climate data (maximum temperature, minimum temperature, and rainfall) from 1990-2019 was used to forecast climate variables. The study was conducted in the Salale zone, Oromia region Ethiopia. ![]() Therefore, this study was aimed to characterize trends of climate change indicators (temperature, rainfall, drought, and flood). ![]() Climate change leads to recurrent droughts and floods in different parts of Ethiopia. Droughts and floods have major environmental, social and economic repercussions.
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