Weekly Literature Review
Week 26 · June 23–June 29, 2025
50 relevant papers found across 5 themes
Executive Summary
This week’s review covers 50 papers across 5 themes. The most cited paper examines Morphometric analysis for understanding river basin hydrology: a case of gelda w, with 7 citations. Key research areas include climate change and terrestrial water storage, flood risk assessment and extreme precipitation, machine learning and ai for hydrological prediction.
Table of Contents
- Executive Summary
- Climate Change and Terrestrial Water Storage
- Metal–Organic Frameworks for PFAS Remediation and Sensing: From Molecular Design to Real-World Implementation
- Glycerol-based modified carbons as adsorbents for efficient and sustainable nitrate removal from wastewater
- Uneven shifts in flood and drought flows in a Brazilian water supply catchment
- Climate change influences on algal bloom intensity in lakes in the Yangtze River Basin, China from 1985 to 2022
- Physiological and Yield Responses of Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) Genotypes to Drought Stress
- Weakening of forest carbon stocks due to declining Ecosystem Photosynthetic Efficiency under the current and future climate change scenarios in India
- Projected increase in global compound agricultural drought and hot events under climate change
- Systematic global stocktake of over 50,000 urban climate change studies
- Global patterns and drivers of soil dissolved organic carbon concentrations
- Digital mapping of peat thickness and carbon stock of global peatlands
- In-situ growth of calcium carbonate on zirconium–ellagate framework for efficient beryllium adsorption in agricultural irrigation water
- Winters restrict a climate change–driven butterfly range expansion despite rapid evolution of seasonal timing traits
- Flood Risk Assessment and Extreme Precipitation
- Leveraging ERA5-Land Reanalysis Precipitation Data for Urban Flood Vulnerability and Water Security Assessments: A Global Perspective
- Adaptive capacity for multimodal transport network resilience to extreme floods
- Over, Under, and Through: Hydrologic Connectivity and the Future of Coastal Landscape Salinization
- Hemeroby reveals the dynamics of vegetation cover following the destruction of the Kakhovka Reservoir
- From flood to drought: Integrating water level magnitude and timing to predict floodplain vegetation dynamics in Poyang Lake
- Explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) for interpreting predictive models and key variables in flood susceptibility
- Experimental study on the characteristics, injection damage, and oil displacement efficiency of alkali-free ternary composite flooding extracted wastewater
- Machine Learning and AI for Hydrological Prediction
- Applying Machine Learning to Understand Rainfall–Runoff Interactions in the Tigris River Basin of Turkey
- On Using AI‐Based Large‐Sample Emulators for Land/Hydrology Model Calibration and Regionalization
- A data-driven approach utilizing machine learning (ML) and geographical information system (GIS)-based time series analysis with data augmentation for water quality assessment in Mahanadi River Basin, Odisha, India
- TDS Prediction with Wavelet Analysis and Trend-Seasonal Decomposition and Machine Learning Algorithms, Case Study: Karkheh River, Iran
- Improving the prediction of daily reservoir releases over the CONUS using conditioned LSTM
- Pooling local climate and donor gauges with deep learning for improved reconstructions of streamflow in ungauged and partially gauged basins
- Modelling urban future: integrating CA-ANN model for comprehensive understanding of land use, land cover changes, and temperature dynamics in Lucknow City, India
- Quantifying the Added Values of a Merged Precipitation Product in Streamflow Prediction over the Central Himalayas
- Water Management, Irrigation, and Groundwater
- Designing Resilient Multipurpose Reservoir Operation Policies in Presence of Internal Climate Variability
- Hydrological Dynamics in Giant Tropical Rivers: A Case Study of the Ganga River
- GIS-based water stress analysis in North African drylands
- Cellulose aerogels in water pollution treatment: Preparation, applications and mechanism
- SWAT+ Model Enhanced with Dynamic Phenology Remote Sensing and High-Precision Precipitation Data for Water Resource Vulnerability Assessment in Semi-Arid Regions
- Modeling the impact of agricultural managed aquifer recharge (Ag-MAR) on soil water and nitrogen dynamics of the growing season
- Adaptive wetland management: Insights from nonlinear dynamics between vegetation and hydrological variables
- Assessment and Prediction of Irrigation Groundwater Suitability Using Traditional and Artificial Intelligence Models in Semi-arid Regions: Special Focus on Northern Gabès Aquifer System
- Exogenous myo-inositol enhances drought tolerance in maize seedlings by antioxidant defense, and photosynthetic efficiency
- ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON WATER RESOURCES IN SEMI-ARID REGIONS: A CASE STUDY FROM PAKISTAN
- Assessment of groundwater quality and hydrogeochemical properties in the adrar continental intercalaire aquifer of the Algerian Sahara
- Hydrological Processes, Snow Dynamics, and Remote Sensing
- Morphometric analysis for understanding river basin hydrology: a case of gelda watershed, Tana Sub-Basin, Ethiopia
- Regional and Seasonal Hydrological Changes With and Without Stratospheric Aerosol Intervention Under High Greenhouse Gas Climates
- Challenges and strategies for management and conservation of water resources and freshwater biodiversity in the Lake Victoria Basin
- A multiagent socio-hydrologic framework for integrated green infrastructures and water resource management at various spatial scales
- Multiple impacts of human activities on environmental fate of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the Xiaoqing River of China
- Unraveling non-target screening variability for LC-HRMS data: a chemometric comparative analysis of river water samples impacted by treated wastewater
- Assessing the value of high-resolution data and parameter transferability across temporal scales in hydrological modeling: a case study in northern China
- Tracking freshwater depletion in Northern Australia: A multi-satellite approach
- Microplastic pollution in water and sediment in the Henan section of the Yellow River based on the MultiMP comprehensive evaluation method
- Dynamic land-use/cover improves simulations of long-term watershed-scale streamflow and water quality trends
- Development of an Intelligent Greenhouse Management System for Water and Nutrient Optimization
- Spatiotemporal drivers of water quality and phytoplankton communities in a cyanobacteria-dominated reservoir provide management insights
- Statistics
- Filtering Criteria
Climate Change and Terrestrial Water Storage
This week features 12 papers examining the intersection of climate change and terrestrial water dynamics. Studies investigate water storage changes, drought mechanisms and projections, vegetation-water interactions, and Earth system model uncertainties. Key contributions address large-scale water storage trends, land-atmosphere coupling effects on drought onset, and methods for characterizing future drought under climate change scenarios.
Metal–Organic Frameworks for PFAS Remediation and Sensing: From Molecular Design to Real-World Implementation
Authors: Mayankkumar L. Chaudhary, Rutu Patel, Kirankumar J. Chaudhary, Ram K. Gupta
Journal: Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research · DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.5c01041 · Citations: 27
Matched topics: surface water
Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as promising materials for the remediation and sensing of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are persistent environmental contaminants with serious health implications. This review comprehensively examines MOF-based strategies for PFAS removal and detection, focusing on fundamental aspects of MOF design, adsorption mechanisms, and sensor technologies. The unique properties of MOFs, including high porosity, tunable surface chemistry, …
Glycerol-based modified carbons as adsorbents for efficient and sustainable nitrate removal from wastewater
Authors: Lucas G. dos Santos, Letícia Ferreira Lima Machado, Luana dos Santos Andrade, Gabriela T. M. Xavier, Dalmo Mandelli, Wagner A. Carvalho
Journal: Energy & Environmental Sustainability · DOI: 10.1016/j.eesus.2025.100031 · Citations: 18
Matched topics: surface water
Nitrate contamination in water bodies poses significant environmental and health concerns, necessitating the development of efficient removal technologies. This study investigates the adsorption behavior of nitrate in synthetic effluents using glycerol-derived activated carbons. The carbons were synthesized via hydrothermal carbonization of glycerol in the presence of sulfuric acid and Fe (III) salt, followed by thermal activation at 515 °C under a nitrogen atmosphere. Further functionalizat…
Uneven shifts in flood and drought flows in a Brazilian water supply catchment
Authors: Tiago Souza Mattos, André S. Ballarin, Murilo Cesar Lucas, André Almagro, Paulo Tarso Sanches de Oliveira
Journal: Journal of Hydrology Regional Studies · DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrh.2025.102498 · Citations: 2
Matched topics: hydrologic model, streamflow, flood, drought
Passaúna catchment, Paraná State, Brazil. This study assessed the impacts of projected climate change on streamflow ( Q ) regimes and dynamics in the study area, a key drinking water source for the Curitiba Metropolitan Region (3.7 million people). Dry and wet Q regimes were analyzed using 3-, 6-, and 12-month accumulation periods through a non-parametric approach. Changes in Q extremes — drought and flood flows — were evaluated using a frequency-based method. Daily Q was simulated by a Long …
Climate change influences on algal bloom intensity in lakes in the Yangtze River Basin, China from 1985 to 2022
Authors: Simeng Wang, Boqiang Qin, Boqing Wen, Chang Huang
Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials · DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2025.139027 · Citations: 10
Matched topics: river, climate change
Abstract not available.
Physiological and Yield Responses of Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) Genotypes to Drought Stress
Authors: Theodora Ntanasi, Ioannis Karavidas, Dimitrios Savvas, George P. Spyrou, Evangelos Giannothanasis, Beppe Benedetto Consentino et al.
Journal: Plants · DOI: 10.3390/plants14131934 · Citations: 9
Matched topics: drought, irrigation
), as well as the California cultivar ‘Yolo Wonder’ and the commercial F1 hybrid ‘Sammy RZ’, which served as controls. The experiment was conducted at the greenhouse facilities of the Laboratory of Vegetable Production, Agricultural University of Athens. Under reduced irrigation, most of the cultivars studied exhibited a decline in yield, which was attributed to a decrease in fruit number in ‘Yolo Wonder’ and a reduction in fruit weight in both ‘JO204’ and ‘Sammy’. In contrast, the landrace ‘…
Weakening of forest carbon stocks due to declining Ecosystem Photosynthetic Efficiency under the current and future climate change scenarios in India
Authors: Rahul Kashyap, J. Kuttippurath
Journal: Resources Conservation and Recycling · DOI: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108478 · Citations: 13
Matched topics: climate change
Abstract not available.
Projected increase in global compound agricultural drought and hot events under climate change
Authors: Wuzhi Shi, Ke Zhang, Zefeng Chen, Xie Yuebo, Giovanni Forzieri
Journal: Global and Planetary Change · DOI: 10.1016/j.gloplacha.2025.104962 · Citations: 8
Matched topics: drought, climate change
Abstract not available.
Systematic global stocktake of over 50,000 urban climate change studies
Authors: Simon Montfort, Max Callaghan, Felix Creutzig, William F. Lamb, Chenxi Lu, Tim Repke et al.
Journal: Nature Cities · DOI: 10.1038/s44284-025-00260-8 · Citations: 12
Matched topics: climate change
Abstract Taking stock of climate change evidence is essential to helping cities address climate change. However, such efforts face challenges in appraising the growing scholarship in this fast-moving area. Here we use supervised and unsupervised machine learning to identify and classify over 53,000 urban climate studies, creating a dynamic, interactive and searchable evidence database for researchers and policymakers. Nearly 20,000 are city-specific case studies, revealing a rapidly growing y…
Global patterns and drivers of soil dissolved organic carbon concentrations
Authors: Tianjing Ren, Andong Cai
Journal: Earth system science data · DOI: 10.5194/essd-17-2873-2025 · Citations: 12
Matched topics: earth system model
Abstract. Dissolved organic carbon (DOC) constitutes the most active carbon pool in soils and plays critical roles in soil carbon cycling, plant productivity, and global climate change. Accurately assessing soil DOC quantity is essential to elucidate ecosystem functions and services. However, global driving factors and the spatial distribution of soil DOC remain poorly quantified, largely due to limited large-scale data. Here, we compile a comprehensive global database of soil DOC concentrati…
Digital mapping of peat thickness and carbon stock of global peatlands
Authors: Marliana Tri Widyastuti, Budiman Minasny, José Padarian, Federico Maggi, Matt Aitkenhead, Amélie Beucher et al.
Journal: CATENA · DOI: 10.1016/j.catena.2025.109243 · Citations: 11
Matched topics: land surface model
Peatlands, occupying merely 5% of the Earth’s land surface, are an important carbon sink, storing up to double the carbon of the world’s forests. The quantification of global peatlands carbon stock and their spatial distribution, however, poses a significant challenge due to their heterogeneous nature and the complex hydroecological processes that govern their formation. Using the Global Peatland Map (GPM 2.0), this study employed a digital soil mapping approach to predict peat thickness, and…
In-situ growth of calcium carbonate on zirconium–ellagate framework for efficient beryllium adsorption in agricultural irrigation water
Authors: Yige Sun, Lei Shi, Tao Xia, Xu Zhao, Qingliang Wang, Jie Li
Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials · DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2025.139071 · Citations: 6
Matched topics: water management, irrigation
Abstract not available.
Winters restrict a climate change–driven butterfly range expansion despite rapid evolution of seasonal timing traits
Authors: Mats Ittonen, Matthew E. Nielsen, Isabelle Siemers, Magne Friberg, Karl Gotthard
Journal: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences · DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2418392122 · Citations: 6
Matched topics: seasonal, climate change
) descending from range interior and range margin populations to sites at 1) the range interior, 2) the range margin, and 3) beyond the current northern range edge. Thereby, we tested for local adaptation in seasonal timing and winter survival and evaluated to what extent local adaptation influences the ongoing, climate-driven range expansion. Almost all individuals from all populations entered diapause at an appropriate time, despite previously identified among-population variation in diapau…
Flood Risk Assessment and Extreme Precipitation
Flood risk assessment and extreme precipitation research are well represented this week with 7 papers advancing methodologies for flood susceptibility mapping, early warning systems, and resilience evaluation. Multiple studies employ GIS-based multi-criteria approaches and machine learning methods for spatial flood hazard assessment across diverse regions. Research also addresses the social dimensions of flood preparedness and strategic planning for flood mitigation.
Leveraging ERA5-Land Reanalysis Precipitation Data for Urban Flood Vulnerability and Water Security Assessments: A Global Perspective
Authors: Mohamed Aboelnour, Alan F. Hamlet, Danielle Wood, Fengwei Hung
Journal: Earth Systems and Environment · DOI: 10.1007/s41748-025-00703-1 · Citations: 12
Matched topics: hydrology, streamflow, flood, land surface model
Abstract Reliable datasets evaluating average and extreme precipitation are crucial for assessing water-sector vulnerabilities and adaptive capacity in global cities. However, conventional meteorological station data is often insufficient for consistent global analysis. In this study, we piloted and refined a publicly accessible decision-support tool (Global Urban Climate Assessment-GUCA) on 12 global cities using the ERA5-Land reanalysis precipitation dataset from the European Centre for Med…
Adaptive capacity for multimodal transport network resilience to extreme floods
Authors: Li Chunhong, Weiping Wang, Albert Solé‐Ribalta, Javier Borge‐Holthoefer, Bin Jia, Zhiyuan Liu et al.
Journal: Nature Sustainability · DOI: 10.1038/s41893-025-01575-z · Citations: 20
Matched topics: flood
Abstract not available.
Over, Under, and Through: Hydrologic Connectivity and the Future of Coastal Landscape Salinization
Authors: Ashley M. Helton, P. James Dennedy‐Frank, R. E. Emanuel, Scott C. Neubauer, Kyra H. Kim, Marcelo Ardón et al.
Journal: Water Resources Research · DOI: 10.1029/2024wr038720 · Citations: 4
Matched topics: hydrology, hydrologic model, land surface model, surface water
Abstract Seawater intrusion (SWI) affects coastal landscapes worldwide. Here we describe the hydrologic pathways through which SWI occurs ‐ over land via storm surge or tidal flooding, under land via groundwater transport, and through watersheds via natural and artificial surface water channels—and how human modifications to those pathways alter patterns of SWI. We present an approach to advance understanding of spatiotemporal patterns of salinization that integrates these hydrologic pathways…
Hemeroby reveals the dynamics of vegetation cover following the destruction of the Kakhovka Reservoir
Authors: O. I. Lisovets, Serhiy Podorozhniy, H. Tutova, K. O. Molozhon, Olha Kunakh, О. В. Жуков
Journal: PeerJ · DOI: 10.7717/peerj.19607 · Citations: 8
Matched topics: hydrology, reservoir, hydropower
Floodplain ecosystems play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance by regulating hydrological regimes, conserving biodiversity, and providing essential ecosystem services. The destruction of the Kakhovka Reservoir in June 2023 resulted in a large-scale environmental disaster that profoundly affected both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems in the Lower Dnipro region. This study was conducted in the floodplain ecosystems of Khortytsia Island (Ukraine) to assess vegetation changes in re…
From flood to drought: Integrating water level magnitude and timing to predict floodplain vegetation dynamics in Poyang Lake
Authors: Kang Peng, Xianqiang Tang, Rui Li, Danyang Wang, Yanping Hu
Journal: Ecological Indicators · DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolind.2025.113798 · Citations: 5
Matched topics: hydrologic model, flood, drought
• Floods of 40 to 100 days suppress vegetation recovery needs over 100 day dry gaps. • Hydraulic isolation buffers fluctuations but cannot prevent extreme-induced vegetation loss. • Model residuals reveal resilience erosion not captured by static water-level metrics. • Adaptive connectivity enhances recovery and should guide future floodplain governance. Hydrological variability is a key driver of floodplain vegetation dynamics, yet current models often overlook the role of event timing. In t…
Explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) for interpreting predictive models and key variables in flood susceptibility
Authors: Bahram Choubin, Abolfazl Jaafari, Jalal Henareh, Omid Karimi, Farzaneh Sajedi Hosseini
Journal: Results in Engineering · DOI: 10.1016/j.rineng.2025.105976 · Citations: 13
Matched topics: flood
• Machine learning models were applied to predict flood susceptibility in northwest Iran. • XGBoost outperformed other models with an AUC of 0.890 and RMSE of 0.333. • SHAP analysis identified distance to streams as the most influential flood predictor. • XAI improved flood modeling transparency by revealing variable contributions. • SHAP insights aid targeted practical flood risk management policies. The black-box nature of machine learning limits its explainability and practical application…
Experimental study on the characteristics, injection damage, and oil displacement efficiency of alkali-free ternary composite flooding extracted wastewater
Authors: Bin Huang, Shu Xing, Xiaoying Liu, Cheng Fu, Jingang He, Xue Zhang
Journal: Energy · DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2025.137278 · Citations: 11
Matched topics: flood
Abstract not available.
Machine Learning and AI for Hydrological Prediction
This week’s 8 papers demonstrate continued momentum in applying machine learning and artificial intelligence to hydrological prediction challenges. Contributions span groundwater level forecasting, streamflow prediction, river flow modeling, and physics-informed approaches that integrate domain knowledge with data-driven methods. Notable advances include uncertainty quantification in ML predictions and optimization of model architectures for improved hydrological forecasting.
Applying Machine Learning to Understand Rainfall–Runoff Interactions in the Tigris River Basin of Turkey
Authors: Oğuz Şimşek, Hatice Çıtakoğlu, Veysel Gümüş, Selmin Dere Çetin
Journal: Pure and Applied Geophysics · DOI: 10.1007/s00024-025-03749-4 · Citations: 15
Matched topics: hydrology, river, runoff, streamflow
Abstract The modeling of rainfall ( P i ) and runoff ( Q i ) represents a significant challenge currently facing the field of hydrology. Numerous methodologies can be employed in this regard, spanning the spectrum from conceptual approaches to those that are entirely data-driven and physically based. This paper presents a method for estimating rainfall values at nine observation stations in the Tigris River Basin using four machine learning algorithms: the adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference syste…
On Using AI‐Based Large‐Sample Emulators for Land/Hydrology Model Calibration and Regionalization
Authors: Guoqiang Tang, Andrew W. Wood, Sean C Swenson
Journal: Water Resources Research · DOI: 10.1029/2024WR039525 · Citations: 7
Matched topics: hydrology, hydrologic model, runoff, streamflow, earth system model
AI‐based model emulators have emerged as a pragmatic strategy for calibrating Earth System models or their components (e.g., land, atmosphere, ocean), circumventing the previously insurmountable hurdle of the process‐heavy models’ computational expense. Such emulators require large, spatially diverse data sets for training, however, which—in the land/hydrology context—contrasts with parameter estimation approaches that have traditionally emphasized optimizing model performance for individual …
A data-driven approach utilizing machine learning (ML) and geographical information system (GIS)-based time series analysis with data augmentation for water quality assessment in Mahanadi River Basin, Odisha, India
Authors: Abhijeet Das
Journal: Discover Sustainability · DOI: 10.1007/s43621-025-01464-7 · Citations: 12
Matched topics: river, runoff
The concerns about water contaminants affect most developing countries bypassing rivers over them. The issue is challenging to introduce water quality within the allowed limits for drinking, industrial and agricultural purposes. To tackle this issue, we developed a new tool that harnesses optimization models, enhancing the reliability and accuracy of water quality assessments. Our research in Mahanadi River Basin, Odisha, presents an enhanced methodology based on data, specifically designed t…
TDS Prediction with Wavelet Analysis and Trend-Seasonal Decomposition and Machine Learning Algorithms, Case Study: Karkheh River, Iran
Authors: Hossein Amini, Farshid Fakheri, Jaffer Yousuf Dar, Reza Shakeri, Hossein Nejati, Man Yue Lam et al.
Journal: Water Conservation Science and Engineering · DOI: 10.1007/s41101-025-00390-z · Citations: 6
Matched topics: hydrology, river, seasonal
Abstract Water quality assessment is definitely important, as the available water resources are highly stressed by population growth, climate change due to anthropogenic activities, and a significant change in consumption patterns. This study aims an innovative framework to predict the total dissolved solids (TDS) with more accuracy in the rivers, case study: “Karkheh River”, Iran, with the integration of signal analysis with machine learning algorithms. First, continuous wavelet transform (C…
Improving the prediction of daily reservoir releases over the CONUS using conditioned LSTM
Authors: Hoang Tran, Tian Zhou, Zeli Tan, Yilin Fang, L. Ruby Leung
Journal: Journal of Hydrology · DOI: 10.1016/j.jhydrol.2025.133750 · Citations: 6
Matched topics: streamflow, reservoir, irrigation
Abstract not available.
Pooling local climate and donor gauges with deep learning for improved reconstructions of streamflow in ungauged and partially gauged basins
Authors: Sungwook Wi, Rohini S. Gupta, Scott Steinschneider
Journal: Journal of Hydrology · DOI: 10.1016/j.jhydrol.2025.133764 · Citations: 2
Matched topics: hydrology, runoff, streamflow
Abstract not available.
Modelling urban future: integrating CA-ANN model for comprehensive understanding of land use, land cover changes, and temperature dynamics in Lucknow City, India
Authors: Danish Khan, Nizamuddin Khan
Journal: Geology Ecology and Landscapes · DOI: 10.1080/24749508.2025.2524207 · Citations: 11
Matched topics: land surface model
Rapid urbanization and associated land use/land cover (LULC) changes significantly affect urban environments, intensifying urban heat islands (UHIs) and environmental challenges. This study presents a spatiotemporal analysis of LULC and land surface temperature (LST) changes in Lucknow City, India, from 2001 to 2021, and predicts scenarios for 2031. Using Landsat imagery and support vector machine classification, results reveal that built-up areas expanded from 10.93% (127.82 km²) to 25.47% (…
Quantifying the Added Values of a Merged Precipitation Product in Streamflow Prediction over the Central Himalayas
Authors: Shrija Guragain, Suraj Shah, Raffaele Albano, Seokhyeon Kim, Muhammad Hammad, Muhammad Asif
Journal: Remote Sensing · DOI: 10.3390/rs17132170 · Citations: 1
Matched topics: hydrology, hydrologic model, streamflow
Gridded precipitation datasets (GPDs) have complemented gauge-based measurements in global hydrology by providing spatiotemporally continuous rainfall estimates for streamflow prediction. However, these datasets suffer from uncertainties in space and time, particularly in complex terrains like the Himalayas. Merging multi-GPDs offers a potential solution to reduce such uncertainties, but the actual contribution of the merged product to hydrological modeling remains underexplored in data-scarc…
Water Management, Irrigation, and Groundwater
Water management research this week spans 11 papers covering integrated water resources management, irrigation scheduling, groundwater monitoring, and water-energy-food nexus analyses. Studies range from global-scale assessments to site-specific irrigation optimization, with particular attention to satellite-based monitoring of water use and land subsidence from groundwater extraction.
Designing Resilient Multipurpose Reservoir Operation Policies in Presence of Internal Climate Variability
Authors: Divya Upadhyay, Udit Bhatia
Journal: Water Resources Research · DOI: 10.1029/2024wr038160 · Citations: 4
Matched topics: hydrology, hydrologic model, streamflow, reservoir, hydropower, irrigation
Abstract Adaptation planning for water resource systems is fraught with significant challenges, arising from uncertainties associated with diverse climate change scenarios, varying model structures, and Internal Climate Variability (ICV), often captured through multiple initial condition runs. ICV, typically considered irreducible, has received significant attention for state and derived hydrological variables. However, its implications and role in regional decision‐making remain elusive. Her…
Hydrological Dynamics in Giant Tropical Rivers: A Case Study of the Ganga River
Authors: Amzad H. Laskar, P. Saranya, Mao‐Chang Liang, Lakhi Narayan Sahu, Nityanand Singh Maurya, Abhayanand Singh Maurya
Journal: Hydrological Processes · DOI: 10.1002/hyp.70187 · Citations: 4
Matched topics: hydrology, river, streamflow, hydropower
ABSTRACT Monitoring river flow and its controlling factors in major rivers like the Ganga is essential for freshwater sustainability, ecosystem health, and hydropower efficiency. As one of the world’s largest river systems, the Ganga supports over 400 million people in the Indo‐Gangetic Plain, playing a crucial role in agriculture, water quality, and ecological balance. This paper discusses the summer water dynamics of the Ganga throughout its course. The study includes estimation of evaporat…
GIS-based water stress analysis in North African drylands
Authors: Aleksandar Valjarević, Ante Šiljeg, Silvija Šiljeg, Filip Vujović, Avijit Sahay
Journal: Journal of Arid Environments · DOI: 10.1016/j.jaridenv.2025.105427 · Citations: 18
Matched topics: irrigation
North Africa is experiencing intensifying water stress due to rapid population growth, urban sprawl, and climate variability, with major implications for agriculture and human settlement in its predominantly dryland environment. This study applies Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) to assess water scarcity across Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Sudan, and Tunisia. Buffer zones of 10, 20, and 50 km around key river systems particul…
Cellulose aerogels in water pollution treatment: Preparation, applications and mechanism
Authors: Tianpei Zhao, Zhibiao Chen, Wentao Xiao, Yiheng Zhou, Bin Zhan, Ying Lyu et al.
Journal: Advanced bionics. · DOI: 10.1016/j.abs.2025.06.003 · Citations: 14
Matched topics: surface water
Water pollution remains one of the most pressing global challenges, driving an urgent need for advanced sustainable treatment materials. Derived from cellulose, the most abundant natural polymer on earth, cellulose aerogels (CAs) have become a highly promising candidate due to their unique three-dimensional porous structure, low density, high specific surface area, biodegradability and easy functionalization. Inspiration from the material and structural designs of natural biological systems h…
SWAT+ Model Enhanced with Dynamic Phenology Remote Sensing and High-Precision Precipitation Data for Water Resource Vulnerability Assessment in Semi-Arid Regions
Authors: Qingyang Zhang, Junhu Wu, Weibin Liu, Tianle Wang, Yichao Wang
Journal: Water Resources Management · DOI: 10.1007/s11269-025-04182-x · Citations: 9
Matched topics: hydrologic model, streamflow
Abstract not available.
Modeling the impact of agricultural managed aquifer recharge (Ag-MAR) on soil water and nitrogen dynamics of the growing season
Authors: Wenyi Cui, Tiantian Zhou, Elad Levintal, Cristina Prieto García, Isaya Kisekka, Helen E. Dahlke
Journal: Agricultural Water Management · DOI: 10.1016/j.agwat.2025.109623 · Citations: 4
Matched topics: hydrologic model, surface water, irrigation
Agricultural managed aquifer recharge (Ag-MAR) is a practice aimed at sustaining groundwater reserves by utilizing farmland to recharge excess surface water into aquifers. Because fields are fertilized for crop production there are questions about how Ag-MAR may affect the leaching of legacy nitrate from fertilizer applications to groundwater or nitrogen transformations such as mineralization or denitrification. In this study, DSSAT was used to model the impact of different Ag-MAR practices (…
Adaptive wetland management: Insights from nonlinear dynamics between vegetation and hydrological variables
Authors: Haihua Jing, Jianwei Liu, Qin Zhang, Zhenshan Wang, XiaoTeng Pang, Xinghan Xu
Journal: Ecological Indicators · DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolind.2025.113797 · Citations: 7
Matched topics: hydrologic model, water management
• Nonlinear and asymmetrical responses of vegetation to hydrological factors. • 1-Month lag or accumulation time effect in response of vegetation to water condition. • Optimal water management in wetlands from thresholds in water-vegetation pattern. Wetlands provide essential ecosystem services but are increasingly impacted to water scarcity. Understanding the synergistic impacts of multiple hydrological factors on vegetation is crucial for effective wetland management and restoration. This s…
Assessment and Prediction of Irrigation Groundwater Suitability Using Traditional and Artificial Intelligence Models in Semi-arid Regions: Special Focus on Northern Gabès Aquifer System
Authors: Amna Bouri, Fatma Ben Brahim, Zied Haj-Amor, Wiem Mezlini, Adel Kharroubi, Salem Bouri et al.
Journal: Earth Systems and Environment · DOI: 10.1007/s41748-025-00694-z · Citations: 7
Matched topics: water management, irrigation
Abstract not available.
Exogenous myo-inositol enhances drought tolerance in maize seedlings by antioxidant defense, and photosynthetic efficiency
Authors: Yuqi Liu, Hao Sun, Xiaonan Guo, Tianyuan Song, Zongling Yu, Wei Li et al.
Journal: Frontiers in Plant Science · DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2025.1609338 · Citations: 7
Matched topics: drought, irrigation
Introduction: L.) production, particularly during the seedling stage. Methods: In this study, we aimed to investigate the role of exogenous myo-inositol (MI) in alleviating drought stress in maize seedlings. We established four treatments: control (CK), MI application under normal irrigation (G), drought stress (D), and MI application under drought stress (DG). Results: . Principal component analysis highlighted the pivotal roles of osmotic adjustment and antioxidant systems in drought mitiga…
ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON WATER RESOURCES IN SEMI-ARID REGIONS: A CASE STUDY FROM PAKISTAN
Authors: Aftab Ahmad Sheikh, Rohul Amin, Mariam Sattar, Aftab Ahmad Khan, Sanober Gul, Muhammad Ibrar Ahmad
Journal: Kashf Journal of Multidisciplinary Research · DOI: 10.71146/kjmr512 · Citations: 2
Matched topics: hydrologic model, streamflow, climate change
The impact of climate change is posing more and more pressure on water resources in the semi-arid areas where climatic variability directly influences water availability, agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods. In this research paper, the regional impacts of climate change on hydrological and socio-economic aspects of water resources within the semi-arid areas of Pakistan will be studied with reference to certain Indus basin districts. The study utilized mixed methods, including the …
Assessment of groundwater quality and hydrogeochemical properties in the adrar continental intercalaire aquifer of the Algerian Sahara
Authors: Alia Sara Lakhdari, Boualem Bouselsal, Hakim Saibi, Mohammed Ouarekh
Journal: Applied Water Science · DOI: 10.1007/s13201-025-02552-9 · Citations: 11
Matched topics: irrigation
Adrar, located in an arid desert environment in southwest Algeria, relies exclusively on groundwater from the Continental Intercalaire aquifer for its water supply. This study aims to assess the quality of this groundwater for human consumption, irrigation, and industrial use and identify the hydrogeochemical processes driving its mineralization. To achieve this, 18 wells were analyzed using conventional laboratory methods. Quality indices applied include the drinking water quality index for …
Hydrological Processes, Snow Dynamics, and Remote Sensing
This theme encompasses 12 papers advancing understanding of hydrological processes through field observations, modeling, and remote sensing. Research covers snow distribution and dynamics in cold regions, forest-hydrology interactions, land use change impacts on river systems, rainfall-runoff modeling uncertainty, and satellite-based monitoring of terrestrial water resources.
Morphometric analysis for understanding river basin hydrology: a case of gelda watershed, Tana Sub-Basin, Ethiopia
Authors: Dessie Wubetu Melsse, Moges Animut Tegegne, Yitbarek Andualem Mekonnen, Yilak Taye Bihon
Journal: Applied Water Science · DOI: 10.1007/s13201-025-02526-x · Citations: 7
Matched topics: hydrology, hydrologic model, river, runoff, streamflow, water management, land surface model, surface water
River basin hydrology is meaningfully influenced by morphometric characteristics such as shape, size, and relief. These features play a serious role in shaping hydrological processes, including runoff, infiltration, and erosion. This study examines the morphometric parameters of the Gelda watershed in the Tana sub-basin of Ethiopia to assess their impact on hydrology. The research utilized ASTER Digital Elevation Model (DEM) data with a resolution of 12.5 m and ArcGIS 10.5 for spatial analysi…
Regional and Seasonal Hydrological Changes With and Without Stratospheric Aerosol Intervention Under High Greenhouse Gas Climates
Authors: Abolfazl Rezaei, John C. Moore, Simone Tilmes, Khalil Karami
Journal: Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres · DOI: 10.1029/2025jd044163 · Citations: 2
Matched topics: hydrologic model, runoff, streamflow, seasonal, surface water
Abstract Stratospheric aerosol intervention (SAI) is being explored for its potential to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) induced climate damages. We assess the effectiveness of two SAI experiments, G6Sulfur and Geo SSP5‐8.5 1.5 (here called Geo‐SAI), using the CESM2(WACCM6) model to reduce hydrological changes under high‐emission SSP5‐8.5 (no mitigation) pathway. Geo‐SAI stabilizes near surface global temperatures at 1.5°C above preindustrial levels, whereas G6Sulfur limits temperature rises to t…
Challenges and strategies for management and conservation of water resources and freshwater biodiversity in the Lake Victoria Basin
Authors: Frank O. Masese, Elizabeth W. Wanderi, Hyline N. Nyangweso
Journal: Frontiers in Conservation Science · DOI: 10.3389/fcosc.2025.1544429 · Citations: 8
Matched topics: hydrology, water management, hydropower
The Lake Victoria Basin (LVB) is an important economic growth zone, sustaining the livelihoods of more than 42 million people. The economies of the five countries in the LVB (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda) rely heavily on the rich array of natural resources and ecosystem services provided by the basin. However, significant alterations of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems have occurred over the past century. This human-led transformation is evident in the areal reduction of nati…
A multiagent socio-hydrologic framework for integrated green infrastructures and water resource management at various spatial scales
Authors: Mengxiang Zhang, Ting Fong May Chui
Journal: Hydrology and Earth System Sciences · DOI: 10.5194/hess-29-2655-2025 · Citations: 3
Matched topics: hydrologic model, streamflow, water management
Abstract. Green infrastructures have been widely used to manage urban stormwater, especially in water-stressed regions. They also pose new challenges to urban and watershed water resources management. This paper focuses on the green-infrastructure-induced dynamics of water sharing in a watershed from three spatial scales. A multiagent socio-hydrologic model framework is developed to provide an optimization-simulation method for city-, inter-city- and watershed-scale, termed Integrated GIs and…
Multiple impacts of human activities on environmental fate of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the Xiaoqing River of China
Authors: Yanjun Liu, Haojie Lei, Yonglong Lu, Pei Wang, Ting Wu
Journal: Environmental Pollution · DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2025.126738 · Citations: 10
Matched topics: river, surface water
Abstract not available.
Unraveling non-target screening variability for LC-HRMS data: a chemometric comparative analysis of river water samples impacted by treated wastewater
Authors: Felix Drees, Maryam Vosough, Torsten C. Schmidt
Journal: Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry · DOI: 10.1007/s00216-025-05966-1 · Citations: 9
Matched topics: river, surface water
Non-target screening (NTS) using liquid chromatography-high-resolution mass spectrometry (LC-HRMS) is crucial for identifying organic compounds and patterns in complex environmental samples. However, discrepancies in data processing between peak-picking algorithms (“feature profile” approaches) remain a critical challenge in achieving consistent and reproducible results. An alternative approach employs multi-way chemometric methods to directly produce “component profiles,” allowing efficient …
Assessing the value of high-resolution data and parameter transferability across temporal scales in hydrological modeling: a case study in northern China
Authors: Mahmut Tudaji, Yi Nan, Fuqiang Tian
Journal: Hydrology and earth system sciences · DOI: 10.5194/hess-29-2633-2025 · Citations: 4
Matched topics: hydrologic model, runoff, streamflow
Abstract. The temporal resolution of input data and the computational time step are crucial factors affecting the accuracy of hydrological model forecasts. This study presents a four-source hydrological model tailored to the runoff characteristics of the mountainous areas in northern China. Using this model, along with meteorological and hydrological data from seven catchments of varying sizes in northern China, we investigate the impact of different input data resolutions and computational t…
Tracking freshwater depletion in Northern Australia: A multi-satellite approach
Authors: Christopher E. Ndehedehe, Ikechukwu Kalu, Vagner G. Ferreira, Alex O. Onojeghuo, Oluwafemi E. Adeyeri, Mohammad J. Tourian et al.
Journal: Ecological Informatics · DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoinf.2025.103248 · Citations: 3
Matched topics: hydrologic model, streamflow, surface water
Accurate freshwater accounting is critical for effective local water planning and governance, but this is limited by availability of in-situ data. In Australia’s Northern Territory, significant climatic and hydrologic knowledge gaps have brought into question the sustainability of groundwater regulation amidst expansion of agricultural and mining activities. We demonstrate how multi-satellite remote sensing data can enhance understanding of human and drought impacts on changes in freshwater s…
Microplastic pollution in water and sediment in the Henan section of the Yellow River based on the MultiMP comprehensive evaluation method
Authors: Furong Yu, Conghui Yan, Yuekun Ji, Zhiping Li, Yue Jin
Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials · DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2025.139059 · Citations: 7
Matched topics: river, surface water
Abstract not available.
Dynamic land-use/cover improves simulations of long-term watershed-scale streamflow and water quality trends
Authors: Henrique Haas, Latif Kalin, Di Tian, John C. Lehrter
Journal: Journal of Hydrology · DOI: 10.1016/j.jhydrol.2025.133744 · Citations: 6
Matched topics: hydrologic model, streamflow
Abstract not available.
Development of an Intelligent Greenhouse Management System for Water and Nutrient Optimization
Authors: Siddartha Marka, Kumar Dorthi, Navadeep Palasa, Ravi Kanth Kotha
Journal: Water Conservation Science and Engineering · DOI: 10.1007/s41101-025-00392-x · Citations: 6
Matched topics: water management, irrigation
Abstract not available.
Spatiotemporal drivers of water quality and phytoplankton communities in a cyanobacteria-dominated reservoir provide management insights
Authors: Linnea A. Rock, William W. Fetzer, Lindsay S. Patterson, Samuel J Sillen, Ron Steg, Annika W. Walters et al.
Journal: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment · DOI: 10.1007/s10661-025-14258-1 · Citations: 1
Matched topics: reservoir, water management, hydropower
Reservoirs serve critical roles providing drinking water, irrigation, flood control, hydropower, recreation, fisheries, and aquatic habitat. Yet their physical position, complex shape, and large watersheds make reservoirs especially susceptible to eutrophication and harmful algal bloom (HAB) production. Boysen Reservoir, WY, is a high priority for proactive nutrient management because it is an important source for drinking water and recreation, and has a history of toxic cyanobacterial blooms…
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| Metric | Count |
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| Databases searched | 2 |
| Topics searched | 16 |
| Total papers fetched | 900 |
| After deduplication | 678 |
| After LLM relevance filtering | 50 |
| Rejected (not relevant) | 628 |
Papers by journal
| Journal | Papers |
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| Water Resources Research | 3 |
| Journal of Hydrology | 3 |
| Journal of Hazardous Materials | 3 |
| Applied Water Science | 2 |
| Earth Systems and Environment | 2 |
| Water Conservation Science and Engineering | 2 |
| Ecological Indicators | 2 |
| Pure and Applied Geophysics | 1 |
| Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research | 1 |
| Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres | 1 |
| Nature Sustainability | 1 |
| Hydrological Processes | 1 |
| Energy & Environmental Sustainability | 1 |
| Journal of Arid Environments | 1 |
| Frontiers in Conservation Science | 1 |
| PeerJ | 1 |
| Discover Sustainability | 1 |
| Journal of Hydrology Regional Studies | 1 |
| Hydrology and Earth System Sciences | 1 |
| Environmental Pollution | 1 |
| Advanced bionics. | 1 |
| Water Resources Management | 1 |
| Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry | 1 |
| Plants | 1 |
| Hydrology and earth system sciences | 1 |
| Agricultural Water Management | 1 |
| Results in Engineering | 1 |
| Resources Conservation and Recycling | 1 |
| Global and Planetary Change | 1 |
| Ecological Informatics | 1 |
| Nature Cities | 1 |
| Earth system science data | 1 |
| Frontiers in Plant Science | 1 |
| Kashf Journal of Multidisciplinary Research | 1 |
| Energy | 1 |
| Geology Ecology and Landscapes | 1 |
| CATENA | 1 |
| Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences | 1 |
| Remote Sensing | 1 |
| Environmental Monitoring and Assessment | 1 |
Filtering Criteria
Topics: hydrology, hydrologic model, river, runoff, streamflow, reservoir, water management, flood, drought, seasonal, land surface model, climate change, hydropower, surface water, irrigation, earth system model
Databases: Semantic Scholar, OpenAlex