Publications by authors named "Hilal Ahmad Sheikh"
Environ Monit Assess
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study analyzed drought events in the Upper Indus Basin from 1980 to 2020 using various drought indices alongside climate data like precipitation and temperature from 16 meteorological stations.
- - Findings showed a decline in precipitation, along with rising maximum and minimum temperatures, indicating a trend towards increased aridity and longer periods without rain at an average of 2 more dry days per decade.
- - The analysis found that over the last 40 years, shifts in drought patterns occurred, with mild droughts being the most frequent, highlighting distinct climatic differences in Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh while confirming that the region is experiencing significant drought conditions.
