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- Mawsynram and Cherrapunji in Meghalaya are experiencing changes in rainfall patterns caused by climate change.
- Rain is now occurring in shorter, more intense bursts rather than sustained periods, preventing effective groundwater recharge.
- Rising temperatures are further exacerbating soil moisture loss through increased evaporation.
- The study warns that these regions will likely face more frequent and severe drought conditions in the coming years.
What to watch next
- Future hydrological drought conditions in the Sari-Gowain and Surma-Meghna basins
- Impact of climate change on local water sources and waterfalls in Sohra and Mawsynram
- Implementation of water management and conservation strategies in Meghalaya
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Named India · Cherrapunji · Mawsynram · Meghalaya · Sohra · Ashesh Rudra Paul · Pankaj Kumar Roy · Theoretical and Applied Climatology
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