Weekly Literature Review

Week 30 · July 22–July 28, 2024

50 relevant papers found across 5 themes

Executive Summary

This week’s review covers 50 papers across 5 themes. The most cited paper examines Flood Risk Management in Development Projects: A Review of Malaysian Perspective, with 612 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

  1. Executive Summary
  2. Climate Change and Terrestrial Water Storage
    1. Carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) in oil and gas reservoirs in China: Status, opportunities and challenges
    2. Global net climate effects of anthropogenic reactive nitrogen
    3. Global atmospheric methane uptake by upland tree woody surfaces
    4. Assisted tree migration can preserve the European forest carbon sink under climate change
    5. Harnessing co-evolutionary interactions between plants and Streptomyces to combat drought stress
    6. Evaluating the spatiotemporal dynamics of driving factors for multiple drought types in different climate regions of China
    7. Decadal increases in carbon uptake offset by respiratory losses across northern permafrost ecosystems
    8. Weather conditions, climate change, and the price of electricity
    9. Disentangling plant- and environment-mediated drivers of active rhizosphere bacterial community dynamics during short-term drought
    10. High-intensity rainfall following drought triggers extreme nutrient concentrations in a small agricultural catchment
    11. The high spatial resolution Drought Response Index (HiDRI): An integrated framework for monitoring vegetation drought with remote sensing, deep learning, and spatiotemporal fusion
    12. Nanotechnology for climate change mitigation: Enhancing plant resilience under stress environments
    13. ClimaMeter: contextualizing extreme weather in a changing climate
    14. Contribution of anthropogenic influence to the 2022-like Yangtze River valley compound heatwave and drought event
    15. ZmPHR1 contributes to drought resistance by modulating phosphate homeostasis in maize
    16. Sustainable Strategy to Boost Legumes Growth under Salinity and Drought Stress in Semi-Arid and Arid Regions
    17. Evolution of river regimes in the Mekong River basin over 8 decades and the role of dams in recent hydrological extremes
    18. Extreme Seasonal Droughts and Floods in the Madeira River Basin, Brazil: Diagnosis, Causes, and Trends
    19. Abscisic acid–mediated autoregulation of the MYB41-BRAHMA module enhances drought tolerance in Arabidopsis
    20. Drought-induced ecosystem resistance and recovery observed at 118 flux tower stations across the globe
    21. Elevation dependent change in ERA5 precipitation and its extremes
    22. Machine-learning-constrained projection of bivariate hydrological drought magnitudes and socioeconomic risks over China
    23. A Scalable and Robust Water Management Strategy for PEMFCs: Operando Electrothermal Mapping and Neutron Imaging Study
    24. A Fresh Take: Seasonal Changes in Terrestrial Freshwater Inputs Impact Salt Marsh Hydrology and Vegetation Dynamics
  3. Flood Risk Assessment and Extreme Precipitation
    1. Flood Risk Management in Development Projects: A Review of Malaysian Perspective within the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030
    2. A novel integrated urban flood risk assessment approach based on one-two dimensional coupled hydrodynamic model and improved projection pursuit method
    3. An interdisciplinary overview of levee setback benefits: Supporting spatial planning and implementation of riverine nature‐based solutions
  4. Machine Learning and AI for Hydrological Prediction
    1. Large-scale flood modeling and forecasting with FloodCast
    2. An ensemble model for accurate prediction of key water quality parameters in river based on deep learning methods
    3. Optimizing solar power efficiency in smart grids using hybrid machine learning models for accurate energy generation prediction
    4. Prediction of surface urban heat island based on predicted consequences of urban sprawl using deep learning: A way forward for a sustainable environment
    5. Application of Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) Network for seasonal prediction of monthly rainfall across Vietnam
    6. Multifidelity graph neural networks for efficient and accurate mesh‐based partial differential equations surrogate modeling
  5. Water Management, Irrigation, and Groundwater
    1. Geospatial insights into groundwater contamination from urban and industrial effluents in Faisalabad
    2. A solar-driven atmospheric water extractor for off-grid freshwater generation and irrigation
    3. Ultra-high solar steam generation based on regulated water management strategy in 3D biomass hydrogels inspired by the “binding effect” of cell walls
    4. Hydro-chemical characteristics of Biring and Tangting Rivers (Nepal) and evaluation of water quality for drinking and irrigation purposes
    5. Impact of reservoir evaporation on future water availability in north-eastern Brazil: a multi-scenario assessment
  6. Hydrological Processes, Snow Dynamics, and Remote Sensing
    1. The increasing water stress projected for China could shift the agriculture and manufacturing industry geographically
    2. Incorporating barriers restoration and stepping stones establishment to enhance the connectivity of watershed ecological security patterns
    3. Simultaneous efficient evaporation and stable electricity generation enabled by a wooden evaporator based on composite photothermal effect
    4. Healthcare as a driver, reservoir and amplifier of antimicrobial resistance: opportunities for interventions
    5. Interpretable machine learning guided by physical mechanisms reveals drivers of runoff under dynamic land use changes
    6. Previously hidden landslide processes revealed using distributed acoustic sensing with nanostrain-rate sensitivity
    7. Restored vegetation dominates the decrease in surface and subsurface runoff on the Loess Plateau
    8. Spatiotemporal characteristics of ecological resilience and its influencing factors in the Yellow River Basin of China
    9. Analysis on cause of erosion of guide vane of high‐head Francis turbine in sandy river
    10. Thermo-poroelastic AVO modeling of Olkaria geothermal reservoirs
    11. Bridging the gap: Integrating static and dynamic data for improved permeability modeling and super k zone detection in vuggy reservoirs
    12. Impacts of Climatic Fluctuations and Vegetation Greening on Regional Hydrological Processes: A Case Study in the Xiaoxinganling Mountains–Sanjiang Plain Region, Northeastern China
  7. Statistics
    1. Papers by journal
  8. Filtering Criteria

Climate Change and Terrestrial Water Storage

This week features 24 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.

Carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) in oil and gas reservoirs in China: Status, opportunities and challenges

Authors: Bin Liang, Chong Chen, Chun‐Sheng Jia, Chenhui Wang, Xiangzeng Wang, Yuqiang Zha et al.

Journal: Fuel · DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2024.132353 · Citations: 130

Matched topics: reservoir

Abstract not available.

Global net climate effects of anthropogenic reactive nitrogen

Authors: Cheng Gong, Hanqin Tian, Hong Liao, Naiqing Pan, Shufen Pan, Akihiko Ito et al.

Journal: Nature · DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-07714-4 · Citations: 80

Matched topics: land surface model, earth system model

O-induced warming will probably continue to increase under all scenarios. Our results indicate that future reductions in anthropogenic Nr to achieve environmental protection goals need to be accompanied by enhanced efforts to reduce anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions to achieve climate change mitigation in line with the Paris Agreement.

Global atmospheric methane uptake by upland tree woody surfaces

Authors: Vincent Gauci, Sunitha Pangala, Alexander Shenkin, Josep Barba, David Bastviken, Viviane Maria Gonçalves de Figueiredo et al.

Journal: Nature · DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-07592-w · Citations: 73

Matched topics: hydrology, land surface model

. Here we examine in situ woody surface methane exchange of upland tropical, temperate and boreal forest trees. We find that methane uptake on woody surfaces, in particular at and above about 2 m above the forest floor, can dominate the net ecosystem contribution of trees, resulting in a net tree methane sink. Stable carbon isotope measurement of methane in woody surface chamber air and process-level investigations on extracted wood cores are consistent with methanotrophy, suggesting a microb…

Assisted tree migration can preserve the European forest carbon sink under climate change

Authors: Debojyoti Chakraborty, Albert Ciceu, Dalibor Ballian, Marta Benito Garzón, Andreas Bolte, Gregor Božič et al.

Journal: Nature Climate Change · DOI: 10.1038/s41558-024-02080-5 · Citations: 73

Matched topics: climate change

Abstract Climate change threatens the role of European forests as a long-term carbon sink. Assisted migration aims to increase the resilience of forest tree populations to climate change, using species-specific climatic limits and local adaptations through transferring seed provenances. We modelled assisted migration scenarios for seven main European tree species and analysed the effects of species and seed provenance selection, accounting for environmental and genetic variations, on the annu…

Harnessing co-evolutionary interactions between plants and Streptomyces to combat drought stress

Authors: Hongwei Liu, Jiayu Li, B. Singh

Journal: Nature Plants · DOI: 10.1038/s41477-024-01749-1 · Citations: 60

Matched topics: drought

Abstract not available.

Evaluating the spatiotemporal dynamics of driving factors for multiple drought types in different climate regions of China

Authors: Yibo Ding, Zehua Lu, Lingling Wu, Li Zhou, Tianqi Ao, Jiatun Xu et al.

Journal: Journal of Hydrology · DOI: 10.1016/j.jhydrol.2024.131710 · Citations: 46

Matched topics: runoff, drought

Abstract not available.

Decadal increases in carbon uptake offset by respiratory losses across northern permafrost ecosystems

Authors: Craig R. See, Anna‐Maria Virkkala, Susan M. Natali, Brendan M. Rogers, Marguerite Mauritz, Christina Biasi et al.

Journal: Nature Climate Change · DOI: 10.1038/s41558-024-02057-4 · Citations: 48

Matched topics: earth system model

Abstract Tundra and boreal ecosystems encompass the northern circumpolar permafrost region and are experiencing rapid environmental change with important implications for the global carbon (C) budget. We analysed multi-decadal time series containing 302 annual estimates of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) flux across 70 permafrost and non-permafrost ecosystems, and 672 estimates of summer CO 2 flux across 181 ecosystems. We find an increase in the annual CO 2 sink across non-permafrost ecosystems but n…

Weather conditions, climate change, and the price of electricity

Authors: Stephanía Mosquera-López, Jorge M. Uribe, Orlando Joaqui-Barandica

Journal: Energy Economics · DOI: 10.1016/j.eneco.2024.107789 · Citations: 34

Matched topics: climate change, hydropower

We estimate the effect of temperature, wind speed, solar radiation, and precipitation on wholesale electricity prices for six European countries, analyzing the full distribution of the weather variables. We provide evidence on nonlinear and extreme weather effects on electricity prices. In all countries, reductions in temperature below a certain threshold increase electricity prices, yet these thresholds tend to be lower for colder countries than for warmer ones. In addition, warmer countries…

Disentangling plant- and environment-mediated drivers of active rhizosphere bacterial community dynamics during short-term drought

Authors: Sreejata Bandopadhyay, Xingxing Li, Alan W. Bowsher, Robert L. Last, Ashley Shade

Journal: Nature Communications · DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-50463-1 · Citations: 37

Matched topics: drought

Mitigating the effects of climate stress on crops is important for global food security. The microbiome associated with plant roots, the rhizobiome, can harbor beneficial microbes that alleviate stress, but the factors influencing their recruitment are unclear. We conducted a greenhouse experiment using field soil with a legacy of growing switchgrass and common bean to investigate the impact of short-term drought severity on the recruitment of active bacterial rhizobiome members. We applied 1…

High-intensity rainfall following drought triggers extreme nutrient concentrations in a small agricultural catchment

Authors: Rémi Dupas, Mikaël Faucheux, Tristan Senga Kiessé, Andrés Casanova, Nicolai Brekenfeld, Ophélie Fovet

Journal: Water Research · DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2024.122108 · Citations: 27

Matched topics: hydrology, streamflow, drought

The profound influence of climate change on the hydrological cycle raises concerns about its potential impacts on water quality, particularly in agricultural catchments. Here, we analysed 200 storm events monitored for nitrate and total phosphorus (TP) at sub-hourly intervals from 2016 to 2023 in the Kervidy-Naizin catchment (north-western France). Using Extreme Value theory, we identified storm events with extreme concentrations and compared their hydroclimatic characteristics to those of no…

The high spatial resolution Drought Response Index (HiDRI): An integrated framework for monitoring vegetation drought with remote sensing, deep learning, and spatiotemporal fusion

Authors: Zhenheng Xu, Hao Sun, Tian Zhang, Huanyu Xu, Dan Wu, Jinhua Gao

Journal: Remote Sensing of Environment · DOI: 10.1016/j.rse.2024.114324 · Citations: 35

Matched topics: drought

Abstract not available.

Nanotechnology for climate change mitigation: Enhancing plant resilience under stress environments

Authors: Abbas Shoukat, Britta Pitann, Muhammad Mubashar Zafar, Muhammad Awais Farooq, Muhammad Haroon, Allah Nawaz et al.

Journal: Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science · DOI: 10.1002/jpln.202300295 · Citations: 35

Matched topics: climate change

Abstract Background Nanotechnology, utilizing nanoparticles (NPs) with unique physicochemical properties, has significant potential in enhancing sustainable agriculture through innovations in plant nutrition, growth, and protection. Aims This review aims to assess how nanotechnology, particularly NPs, contributes to sustainable agriculture by improving plant nutrition and growth, enhancing stress resistance, and offering solutions for phytoremediation and agricultural efficiency. Methods We e…

ClimaMeter: contextualizing extreme weather in a changing climate

Authors: Davide Faranda, Gabriele Messori, Erika Coppola, Tommaso Alberti, Mathieu Vrac, Flavio Pons et al.

Journal: Weather and Climate Dynamics · DOI: 10.5194/wcd-5-959-2024 · Citations: 34

Matched topics: climate change

Abstract. Climate change is a global challenge with multiple far-reaching consequences, including the intensification and increased frequency of many extreme-weather events. In response to this pressing issue, we present ClimaMeter, a platform designed to assess and contextualize extreme-weather events relative to climate change. The platform offers near-real-time insights into the dynamics of extreme events, serving as a resource for researchers and policymakers while also being a science di…

Contribution of anthropogenic influence to the 2022-like Yangtze River valley compound heatwave and drought event

Authors: Dong Chen, Shaobo Qiao, Yang Jie, Shankai Tang, Dongdong Zuo, Guolin Feng

Journal: npj Climate and Atmospheric Science · DOI: 10.1038/s41612-024-00720-3 · Citations: 29

Matched topics: river, drought

Abstract In August 2022, an unprecedented compound heatwave and drought event (CHDE) lasting 24 days occurred in the Yangtze River valley (YRV), leading to a severe reduction of the crop, fresh water, and power supply. We constructed a joint cumulative probability distribution of heatwave and drought intensity, and found that the lowest probability-based index (PI) of 0.06 in 2022 was estimated as a 1-in-662-year event over the 1961–2022 climate. We then detected the fingerprint of greenhouse…

ZmPHR1 contributes to drought resistance by modulating phosphate homeostasis in maize

Authors: Meng‐Zhi Tian, Haifeng Wang, Yan Tian, Jie Hao, Hui‐Ling Guo, Limei Chen et al.

Journal: Plant Biotechnology Journal · DOI: 10.1111/pbi.14431 · Citations: 32

Matched topics: drought

As an essential macronutrient, phosphorus (P) is often a limiting nutrient because of its low availability and mobility in soils. Drought is a major environmental stress that reduces crop yield. How plants balance and combine P-starvation responses (PSRs) and drought resistance is unclear. In this study, we identified the transcription factor ZmPHR1 as a major regulator of PSRs that modulates phosphate (Pi) signaling and homeostasis. We found that maize zmphr1 mutants had reduced P concentrat…

Sustainable Strategy to Boost Legumes Growth under Salinity and Drought Stress in Semi-Arid and Arid Regions

Authors: Roukaya Ben Gaied, Clarisse Brı́gido, Imed Sbissi, Mohamed Tarhouni

Journal: Soil Systems · DOI: 10.3390/soilsystems8030084 · Citations: 30

Matched topics: drought

The escalating risks of drought and salinization due to climate change and anthropogenic activities are a major global concern. Rhizobium–legume (herb or tree) symbiosis is proposed as an ideal solution for improving soil fertility and rehabilitating arid lands, representing a crucial direction for future research. Consequently, several studies have focused on enhancing legume tolerance to drought and salinity stresses using various techniques, including molecular-based approaches. These meth…

Evolution of river regimes in the Mekong River basin over 8 decades and the role of dams in recent hydrological extremes

Authors: Huy Dang, Yadu Pokhrel

Journal: Hydrology and earth system sciences · DOI: 10.5194/hess-28-3347-2024 · Citations: 14

Matched topics: hydrology, hydrologic model, river, hydropower

Abstract. Flow regimes in major global river systems are undergoing rapid alterations due to unprecedented stress from climate change and human activities. The Mekong River basin (MRB) was, until recently, among the last major global rivers relatively unaltered by humans, but this has been changing alarmingly in the last decade due to booming dam construction. Numerous studies have examined the MRB’s flood pulse and its alterations in recent years. However, a mechanistic quantification at the…

Authors: Nicole Cristine Laureanti, Priscila Tavares, Matheus Gomes Tavares, Daniela Carneiro Rodrigues, Jorge Luís Gomes, Sin Chan Chou et al.

Journal: Climate · DOI: 10.3390/cli12080111 · Citations: 8

Matched topics: hydrologic model, river, flood, drought, seasonal

The Madeira River, a major tributary of the Amazon River, often undergoes severe flood and drought conditions. This study seeks to investigate the climate processes associated with the opposing extreme precipitation events in the Madeira River basin and to relate them to river discharge variability based on a flood awareness dataset. Despite the uncertainty in the observational datasets, the annual precipitation cycle exhibits a rainy season from November to March. A significant result is the…

Abscisic acid–mediated autoregulation of the MYB41-BRAHMA module enhances drought tolerance in Arabidopsis

Authors: Lei Gao, Qiang Lv, Lei Wang, Shuang Han, Jing Wang, Y. X. Chen et al.

Journal: PLANT PHYSIOLOGY · DOI: 10.1093/plphys/kiae383 · Citations: 27

Matched topics: drought

Drought stress poses a substantial challenge to plant growth and agricultural productivity worldwide. Upon water depletion, plants activate an abscisic acid (ABA) signaling pathway, leading to stomatal closure to reduce water loss. The MYB family of transcription factors plays diverse roles in growth, development, stress responses, and biosynthesis, yet their involvement in stomatal regulation remains unclear. Here, we demonstrate that ABA significantly upregulates the expression of MYB41, MY…

Drought-induced ecosystem resistance and recovery observed at 118 flux tower stations across the globe

Authors: Xingmin Shao, Yongqiang Zhang, Ning Ma, Xuanze Zhang, Jing Tian, Zhenwu Xu et al.

Journal: Agricultural and Forest Meteorology · DOI: 10.1016/j.agrformet.2024.110170 · Citations: 26

Matched topics: drought

Abstract not available.

Elevation dependent change in ERA5 precipitation and its extremes

Authors: Olivia Ferguglia, Elisa Palazzi, Enrico Arnone

Journal: Climate Dynamics · DOI: 10.1007/s00382-024-07328-6 · Citations: 25

Matched topics: hydrology

Abstract Mountain regions are recognised as hot-spots of climate change. Although the existence of an Elevation-Dependent Warming has been extensively confirmed in several mountain areas of the globe, fewer studies have analysed the elevational stratification of temporal trends of other climate variables, and particularly for precipitation. This study analyses changes in mean precipitation and its extremes in ERA5 global reanalysis data in key mountain areas of the globe, along with their ele…

Machine-learning-constrained projection of bivariate hydrological drought magnitudes and socioeconomic risks over China

Authors: Rutong Liu, Jiabo Yin, Louise Slater, Shengyu Kang, Yuanhang Yang, Pan Liu et al.

Journal: Hydrology and earth system sciences · DOI: 10.5194/hess-28-3305-2024 · Citations: 10

Matched topics: hydrologic model, runoff, streamflow, drought

Abstract. Climate change influences the water cycle and alters the spatiotemporal distribution of hydrological variables, thus complicating the projection of future streamflow and hydrological droughts. Although machine learning is increasingly employed for hydrological simulations, few studies have used it to project hydrological droughts, not to mention bivariate risks (referring to drought duration and severity) as well as their socioeconomic effects under climate change. We developed a ca…

A Scalable and Robust Water Management Strategy for PEMFCs: Operando Electrothermal Mapping and Neutron Imaging Study

Authors: Linlin Xu, P. Trogadas, Shangwei Zhou, Shuxian Jiang, Yunsong Wu, L. Rasha et al.

Journal: Advancement of science · DOI: 10.1002/advs.202404350 · Citations: 21

Matched topics: water management

Effective water management is crucial for the optimal operation of low‐temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). Excessive liquid water production can cause flooding in the gas diffusion electrodes and flow channels, limiting mass transfer and reducing PEMFC performance. To tackle this issue, a nature‐inspired chemical engineering (NICE) approach has been adopted that takes cues from the integument structure of desert‐dwelling lizards for passive water transport. By incorp…

A Fresh Take: Seasonal Changes in Terrestrial Freshwater Inputs Impact Salt Marsh Hydrology and Vegetation Dynamics

Authors: M. Montalvo, E. Grande, A. Braswell, Ate Visser, Bhavna Arora, E. Seybold et al.

Journal: Estuaries and Coasts · DOI: 10.1007/s12237-024-01392-1 · Citations: 16

Matched topics: hydrology, seasonal

Salt marshes exist at the terrestrial-marine interface, providing important ecosystem services such as nutrient cycling and carbon sequestration. Tidal inputs play a dominant role in salt marsh porewater mixing, and terrestrially derived freshwater inputs are increasingly recognized as important sources of water and solutes to intertidal wetlands. However, there remains a critical gap in understanding the role of freshwater inputs on salt marsh hydrology, and how this may impact marsh subsurf…

Flood Risk Assessment and Extreme Precipitation

Flood risk assessment and extreme precipitation research are well represented this week with 3 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.

Flood Risk Management in Development Projects: A Review of Malaysian Perspective within the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030

Authors: Mohammad Syamsyul Hairi Saad, M. Ali, P. Z. Razi, Noram I Ramli

Journal: CONSTRUCTION · DOI: 10.15282/construction.v4i2.10592 · Citations: 612

Matched topics: flood

This study rigorously assesses Malaysia’s development projects’ alignment with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 to identify synergies that can be improved, with a focus on flood risk management challenges and opportunities. The primary goal is to establish a flexible framework that integrates national and grassroots initiatives to advance economic, social, and environmental responsibility in conjunction with development objectives. As Malaysia undergoes rapid develop…

A novel integrated urban flood risk assessment approach based on one-two dimensional coupled hydrodynamic model and improved projection pursuit method

Authors: Lin Yan, Hongwei Rong, Weichao Yang, Jianxin Lin, Chuanxing Zheng

Journal: Journal of Environmental Management · DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121910 · Citations: 33

Matched topics: hydrologic model, flood

Abstract not available.

An interdisciplinary overview of levee setback benefits: Supporting spatial planning and implementation of riverine nature‐based solutions

Authors: Charles B. van Rees, Matt Chambers, Angela J. Catalano, Daniel Buhr, Andressa V. Mansur, Damon M. Hall et al.

Journal: Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews Water · DOI: 10.1002/wat2.1750 · Citations: 19

Matched topics: hydrology, streamflow

Abstract Nature‐based solutions (NbS, and related concepts like natural infrastructure, Ecosystem‐based Adaptation, and green infrastructure) are increasingly recognized as multi‐benefit strategies for addressing the critical sustainability challenges of the Anthropocene, including the climate emergency and biodiversity crisis. Mainstreaming NbS in professional practice requires strategic, landscape‐level planning integrating multiple sources of benefits and their synergies and trade‐offs. Le…

Machine Learning and AI for Hydrological Prediction

This week’s 6 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.

Large-scale flood modeling and forecasting with FloodCast

Authors: Qingsong Xu, Yilei Shi, Jonathan Bamber, Chaojun Ouyang, Xiao Xiang Zhu

Journal: Water Research · DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2024.122162 · Citations: 49

Matched topics: flood

Large-scale hydrodynamic models generally rely on fixed-resolution spatial grids and model parameters as well as incurring a high computational cost. This limits their ability to accurately forecast flood crests and issue time-critical hazard warnings. In this work, we build a fast, stable, accurate, resolution-invariant, and geometry-adaptive flood modeling and forecasting framework that can perform at large scales, namely FloodCast. The framework comprises two main modules: multi-satellite …

An ensemble model for accurate prediction of key water quality parameters in river based on deep learning methods

Authors: Yupeng Zheng, Jun Wei, Wenming Zhang, Yiping Zhang, Tuqiao Zhang, Yongchao Zhou

Journal: Journal of Environmental Management · DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121932 · Citations: 43

Matched topics: river, water management

Abstract not available.

Optimizing solar power efficiency in smart grids using hybrid machine learning models for accurate energy generation prediction

Authors: Muhammad Shoaib Bhutta, Yang Li, Muhammad Abubakar, Fahad M. Almasoudi, Khaled Saleem S. Alatawi, Mohammad R. Altimania et al.

Journal: Scientific Reports · DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-68030-5 · Citations: 33

Matched topics: hydropower

The fourth energy revolution is characterized by the incorporation of renewable energy supplies into intelligent networks. As the world is shifting towards cleaner energy sources, there is a need for efficient and reliable methods to predict the output of renewable energy plants. Hybrid machine learning modified models are emerging as a promising solution for energy generation prediction. Renewable energy generation plants, such as solar, biogas, hydropower plants, wind farms, etc. are becomi…

Prediction of surface urban heat island based on predicted consequences of urban sprawl using deep learning: A way forward for a sustainable environment

Authors: Shun Fu, L Wang, Umer Khalil, Ali Hassan Cheema, Israr Ullah, Bilal Aslam et al.

Journal: Physics and Chemistry of the Earth Parts A/B/C · DOI: 10.1016/j.pce.2024.103682 · Citations: 30

Matched topics: land surface model

Abstract not available.

Application of Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) Network for seasonal prediction of monthly rainfall across Vietnam

Authors: Phu Nguyen-Duc, Huu Duy Nguyen, Quoc‐Huy Nguyen, Tan Phan‐Van, Ha Pham‐Thanh

Journal: Earth Science Informatics · DOI: 10.1007/s12145-024-01414-3 · Citations: 27

Matched topics: seasonal

Abstract not available.

Multifidelity graph neural networks for efficient and accurate mesh‐based partial differential equations surrogate modeling

Authors: Mehdi Taghizadeh, Mohammad Amin Nabian, Negin Alemazkoor

Journal: Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering · DOI: 10.1111/mice.13312 · Citations: 26

Matched topics: hydrology

Accurately predicting the dynamics of complex systems governed by partial differential equations (PDEs) is crucial in various applications. Traditional numerical methods such as finite element methods (FEMs) offer precision but are resource-intensive, particularly at high mesh resolutions. Machine learning–based surrogate models, including graph neural networks (GNNs), present viable alternatives by reducing computation times. However, their accuracy is significantly contingent on the availab…

Water Management, Irrigation, and Groundwater

Water management research this week spans 5 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.

Geospatial insights into groundwater contamination from urban and industrial effluents in Faisalabad

Authors: Abdul Quddoos, Khalid Muhmood, Iram Naz, Rana Waqar Aslam, Syed Yasir Usman

Journal: Discover Water · DOI: 10.1007/s43832-024-00110-z · Citations: 58

Matched topics: water management

Abstract Groundwater remains the most dependable resource for various essential uses such as drinking, cleansing, agricultural irrigation, and industrial applications. In urban areas, the dependency on groundwater to meet water demands is significant. However, this resource faces threats from overuse and poor management, leading to a degradation in quality primarily due to the unchecked release of industrial and household wastes. The escalation of industrial activities and rapid urban growth …

A solar-driven atmospheric water extractor for off-grid freshwater generation and irrigation

Authors: Kaijie Yang, Tingting Pan, Nadia Farhat, Alejandra Ibarra Felix, Rebekah E. Waller, Pei‐Ying Hong et al.

Journal: Nature Communications · DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-50715-0 · Citations: 39

Matched topics: irrigation

per day of freshwater during the fall, without requiring additional maintenance. Intriguingly, we demonstrate the system’s potential for off-grid irrigation by successfully growing cabbage plants using atmospheric water. This passive SAWE system, harnessing solar energy to continuously extract moisture from air for drinking and irrigation, offers a promising solution to address the intertwined challenges of energy, water, and food supply, particularly for remote and water-scarce regions.

Ultra-high solar steam generation based on regulated water management strategy in 3D biomass hydrogels inspired by the “binding effect” of cell walls

Authors: Lei Sun, Xiang Zhang, Xuan Wang, Yu Shen, Suchang Zou, Haoyuan Qin et al.

Journal: Desalination · DOI: 10.1016/j.desal.2024.117954 · Citations: 38

Matched topics: water management

Abstract not available.

Hydro-chemical characteristics of Biring and Tangting Rivers (Nepal) and evaluation of water quality for drinking and irrigation purposes

Authors: Niru Basnet, Sagar Sitaula, Rupesh Bohara, Somy Bhattarai, Sabin Rawal, M. Uprety et al.

Journal: Environmental Research · DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.119697 · Citations: 22

Matched topics: river, irrigation

Abstract not available.

Impact of reservoir evaporation on future water availability in north-eastern Brazil: a multi-scenario assessment

Authors: Gláuber Pontes Rodrigues, Arlena Brosinsky, Ítalo Sampaio Rodrigues, George Leite Mamede, José Carlos de Araújo

Journal: Hydrology and earth system sciences · DOI: 10.5194/hess-28-3243-2024 · Citations: 11

Matched topics: hydrology, hydrologic model, reservoir, water management

Abstract. The potential effects of climatic changes on water resources are crucial to be assessed, particularly in dry regions such as north-east Brazil (1 million km2), where water supply is highly reliant on open-water reservoirs. This study analyses the impact of evaporation (by the Penman method) on water availability for four scenarios based on two regional climatic models (Eta-CanESM2 and Eta-MIROC5) using the Representative Concentration Pathways (RCPs) 4.5 and 8.5. We compared the wat…

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.

The increasing water stress projected for China could shift the agriculture and manufacturing industry geographically

Authors: Mengyu Liu, Xiong Zhou, Guohe Huang, Yongping Li

Journal: Communications Earth & Environment · DOI: 10.1038/s43247-024-01560-y · Citations: 41

Matched topics: hydrology, hydrologic model, runoff

Abstract The sustainable development of China has been challenged by the misalignment of water demand and supply across regions under varying climate change scenarios. Here we develop a water stress prediction index using a fuzzy decision-making approach, which analyzes spatiotemporal variations of water stress and concomitant effects on the populace within China. Our results indicate that water stress will increase from 2020 to 2099 under both low and high emission scenarios, primarily due t…

Incorporating barriers restoration and stepping stones establishment to enhance the connectivity of watershed ecological security patterns

Authors: Dongmei Xu, Jian Peng, Hong Jiang, Jianquan Dong, Menglin Liu, Yiyun Chen et al.

Journal: Applied Geography · DOI: 10.1016/j.apgeog.2024.103347 · Citations: 50

Matched topics: hydrology

Abstract not available.

Simultaneous efficient evaporation and stable electricity generation enabled by a wooden evaporator based on composite photothermal effect

Authors: Lu Wang, Dexing Jiang, Zhaofeng Wang, Xu Zhang, Qun Ding, Zhuo Zhang et al.

Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal · DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2024.154361 · Citations: 42

Matched topics: water management

Abstract not available.

Healthcare as a driver, reservoir and amplifier of antimicrobial resistance: opportunities for interventions

Authors: Derek Cocker, Gabriel Birgand, Nina Zhu, J. Rodriguez-Manzano, R. Ahmad, K. Jambo et al.

Journal: Nature Reviews Microbiology · DOI: 10.1038/s41579-024-01076-4 · Citations: 39

Matched topics: reservoir

Abstract not available.

Interpretable machine learning guided by physical mechanisms reveals drivers of runoff under dynamic land use changes

Authors: Shuli Wang, Yitian Liu, Wei Wang, Guizhang Zhao, Haotian Liang

Journal: Journal of Environmental Management · DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121978 · Citations: 30

Matched topics: hydrologic model, runoff

Human activities continuously impact water balances and cycling in watersheds, making it essential to accurately identify the responses of runoff to dynamic changes in land use types. Although machine learning models demonstrate promise in capturing the intricate interplay between hydrological factors, their “black box” nature makes it challenging to identify the dynamic drivers of runoff. To overcome this challenge, we employed an interpretable machine learning method to inversely deduce the…

Previously hidden landslide processes revealed using distributed acoustic sensing with nanostrain-rate sensitivity

Authors: Susanne Ouellet, Jan Dettmer, Matthew Lato, Steve Cole, D. Jean Hutchinson, Martin Karrenbach et al.

Journal: Nature Communications · DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-50604-6 · Citations: 36

Matched topics: hydrology

Landslides sometimes creep for decades before undergoing runaway acceleration and catastrophic failure. Observing and monitoring the evolution of strain in time and space is crucial to understand landslide processes, including the transition from slow to fast movement. However, the limited spatial or temporal resolution of existing landslide monitoring instrumentation limits the study of these processes. We employ distributed acoustic sensing strain data below 1 Hertz frequency during a three…

Restored vegetation dominates the decrease in surface and subsurface runoff on the Loess Plateau

Authors: Xin Yan, João Pedro Nunes, Jineng Sun, Darrell W.S. Tang, Yanxia Wen, Zhi Li

Journal: Journal of Hydrology · DOI: 10.1016/j.jhydrol.2024.131730 · Citations: 20

Matched topics: hydrology, hydrologic model, runoff, streamflow

Abstract not available.

Spatiotemporal characteristics of ecological resilience and its influencing factors in the Yellow River Basin of China

Authors: Fei Lu, Qi Liu, Pengcheng Wang

Journal: Scientific Reports · DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-67628-z · Citations: 32

Matched topics: river

Maintaining and improving ecological resilience is of great practical significance for the Yellow River Basin to reduce potential ecological risks and deliver sustainable development. Based on the essential characteristics of evolutionary resilience, this paper developed an ecological resilience index system of “resistance-recovery-reconstruction-renewal” and calculated the ecological resilience of 75 prefecture-level cities in the Yellow River Basin from 2007 to 2021 with the improved TOPSIS…

Analysis on cause of erosion of guide vane of high‐head Francis turbine in sandy river

Authors: Haiqi Wang, Jiayang Pang, Xiaobing Liu, Ziyao Zhou, Yuanyuan Gang, Zhenming Lai et al.

Journal: Energy Science & Engineering · DOI: 10.1002/ese3.1838 · Citations: 20

Matched topics: river, hydropower

Abstract The Kizilsu River Basin in China is located in the desert Gobi area with high sediment content and high hardness. After 4798h operation, the maintenance of a high‐head Francis turbine in this basin found that the guide vane was seriously worn, and even most of the top and lower skirts of the front of the guide vane were worn off. In this study, the k ‐ ε turbulence model, ZGB cavitation model and sediment erosion prediction model were used to simulate the solid‐liquid two‐phase flow …

Thermo-poroelastic AVO modeling of Olkaria geothermal reservoirs

Authors: Yifan Cheng, Li‐Yun Fu, Wanting Hou, José M. Carcione, Wubing Deng, Zhiwei Wang

Journal: Geoenergy Science and Engineering · DOI: 10.1016/j.geoen.2024.213166 · Citations: 24

Matched topics: reservoir

Abstract not available.

Bridging the gap: Integrating static and dynamic data for improved permeability modeling and super k zone detection in vuggy reservoirs

Authors: Jean Carlos Rangel Gavidia, SeyedMehdi Mohammadizadeh, Guilherme Furlan Chinelatto, Mateus Basso, João Paulo da Ponte Souza, L. Portillo et al.

Journal: Geoenergy Science and Engineering · DOI: 10.1016/j.geoen.2024.213152 · Citations: 24

Matched topics: reservoir

Abstract not available.

Impacts of Climatic Fluctuations and Vegetation Greening on Regional Hydrological Processes: A Case Study in the Xiaoxinganling Mountains–Sanjiang Plain Region, Northeastern China

Authors: Chi Xu, Zhijie Zhang, Zhenghui Fu, Shenqing Xiong, Hao Chen, Wanchang Zhang et al.

Journal: Remote Sensing · DOI: 10.3390/rs16152709 · Citations: 18

Matched topics: hydrologic model, runoff

The Xiaoxinganling Mountains–Sanjiang Plain region represents a crucial ecological security barrier for the Northeast China Plain and serves as a vital region for national grain production. Over the past two decades, the region has undergone numerous ecological restoration projects. Nevertheless, the combined impact of enhanced vegetation greening and global climate change on the regional hydrological cycle remains inadequately understood. This study employed the distributed hydrological mode…

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