A study on precipitation trends and drought climatology over Jammu & Kashmir, India: 1980-2020

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Authors: Mukhtar Ahmed, Sonam Lotus, C. S. Tomar, Shivinder Singh
DOI: 10.54302/pjz1qy90
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Abstract

A study has been conducted on precipitation trends and drought climatology over Jammu and Kashmir during the period 1980 to 2020. Trends of Precipitation over different months were analyzed using Mekendal test, Spearman Rho’s test, linear regression analysis and Innovative trend analysis. The analysis of Mekendal test showed decreasing significant precipitation trends (p

Fields of Study & Subjects

Hydrology and Drought Analysis Precipitation Measurement and Analysis Climate variability and models

Publication details

Journal / source
MAUSAM
Volume
77
Issue
1
Pages
45–54
Publication date
1 January 2026