Trends of temperature and precipitation extreme indices in north Maharashtra

Climate change has intensified extreme weather events, posing major challenges to agriculture-dependent regions like Northern Maharashtra. This study analyzed temperature and precipitation extremes across five districts—Nashik, Dhule, Nandurbar, Jalgaon and Ahmednagar using data from 1982 to 2022 w...

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Main Authors: RUPALI S. LANDAGE, V. T. JADHAV, PRITAM PATIL
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Language:English
Published: Association of agrometeorologists 2024-12-01
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Online Access:https://journal.agrimetassociation.org/index.php/jam/article/view/2735
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description Climate change has intensified extreme weather events, posing major challenges to agriculture-dependent regions like Northern Maharashtra. This study analyzed temperature and precipitation extremes across five districts—Nashik, Dhule, Nandurbar, Jalgaon and Ahmednagar using data from 1982 to 2022 with the help of RClimDex model. Key temperature indices, including tropical nights (TR25), warm days (TX90p), and frost days (FD13) showed an increase in warm events and a decline in cool nights and frost days. Reduced diurnal temperature range (DTR) indicated less nighttime cooling, consistent with global warming. For precipitation, extreme rainfall events are rising as indicated by the maximum 1-day precipitation (Rx1day), while consecutive dry days (CDD) are shortening. These shifts heighten risks such as crop heat stress, altered growing seasons, soil erosion, and water management challenges. The study underscores the urgent need for adaptive agricultural strategies, improved irrigation, and early warning systems to mitigate the impacts of climate change and enhance resilience in Northern Maharashtra.
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spelling doaj-art-2c19f51f60ec4e0da38d8af2ab00b8d22025-08-20T02:36:53ZengAssociation of agrometeorologistsJournal of Agrometeorology0972-16652583-29802024-12-0126410.54386/jam.v26i4.2735Trends of temperature and precipitation extreme indices in north MaharashtraRUPALI S. LANDAGE0V. T. JADHAV1PRITAM PATIL2Department of Agricultural Meteorology, College of Agriculture, MPKV, Pune 411005, Maharashtra, IndiaDepartment of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, MPKV, Pune 411005, Maharashtra, IndiaDepartment of Agricultural Meteorology, College of Agriculture, MPKV, Pune 411005, Maharashtra, India Climate change has intensified extreme weather events, posing major challenges to agriculture-dependent regions like Northern Maharashtra. This study analyzed temperature and precipitation extremes across five districts—Nashik, Dhule, Nandurbar, Jalgaon and Ahmednagar using data from 1982 to 2022 with the help of RClimDex model. Key temperature indices, including tropical nights (TR25), warm days (TX90p), and frost days (FD13) showed an increase in warm events and a decline in cool nights and frost days. Reduced diurnal temperature range (DTR) indicated less nighttime cooling, consistent with global warming. For precipitation, extreme rainfall events are rising as indicated by the maximum 1-day precipitation (Rx1day), while consecutive dry days (CDD) are shortening. These shifts heighten risks such as crop heat stress, altered growing seasons, soil erosion, and water management challenges. The study underscores the urgent need for adaptive agricultural strategies, improved irrigation, and early warning systems to mitigate the impacts of climate change and enhance resilience in Northern Maharashtra. https://journal.agrimetassociation.org/index.php/jam/article/view/2735Climate ChangeDiurnal Temperature RangeExtreme Weather EventsNorthern MaharashtraRClimDex ModelTemperature Indices
spellingShingle RUPALI S. LANDAGE
V. T. JADHAV
PRITAM PATIL
Trends of temperature and precipitation extreme indices in north Maharashtra
Journal of Agrometeorology
Climate Change
Diurnal Temperature Range
Extreme Weather Events
Northern Maharashtra
RClimDex Model
Temperature Indices
title Trends of temperature and precipitation extreme indices in north Maharashtra
title_full Trends of temperature and precipitation extreme indices in north Maharashtra
title_fullStr Trends of temperature and precipitation extreme indices in north Maharashtra
title_full_unstemmed Trends of temperature and precipitation extreme indices in north Maharashtra
title_short Trends of temperature and precipitation extreme indices in north Maharashtra
title_sort trends of temperature and precipitation extreme indices in north maharashtra
topic Climate Change
Diurnal Temperature Range
Extreme Weather Events
Northern Maharashtra
RClimDex Model
Temperature Indices
url https://journal.agrimetassociation.org/index.php/jam/article/view/2735
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