Changes in precipitation characteristics in Iran
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https://doi.org/10.12775/bgeo-2023-0007Keywords
climate change, classified precipitation, sensitivity to global warming, IranAbstract
Changes in classified precipitation in Iran and its relationship with global mean surface temperature (GMST) have not been comprehensively investigated. Therefore, this study analyzed changes in precipitation of different intensities over Iran for the 1987–2017 period. Results show that the total annual precipitation (PRCPTOT) and the number of wet days (RR) have significantly decreased over Iran. Also, the mean precipitation intensity (SDII) has increased somewhat. There is a non-uniform change for three intensity categories of precipitation. The amounts (frequency) of light, moderate, and heavy precipitation have significantly decreased at 47% (57.9%), 18.7% (15.8%), and 3.94% (7.9%) of stations respectively. Therefore, the decrease in the amount and frequency of light and moderate precipitation is more severe than heavy precipitation and the proportion of heavy precipitation to the total annual precipitation has increased somewhat during 1987-2017. Overall, the result shows that the intensity of decreasing trends of amount and frequency of precipitation has increased from the south (east) to the north (west) of Iran. Also, SDII has increased from the south (east) to the north (west) of Iran. The sensitivity value was obtained by calculating the ratio of linear trends of precipitation indices and GMST. The regional median sensitivity and percentage change in PRCPTOT, RR, and SDII per 1-kelvin increase in GMST are -6.1%, -11.2%, and 12.9% respectively. Considering that Iran is located in the arid subtropical region, a significant decrease in the amount and frequency of precipitation may have destructive effects on water resources.
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