Climate change impacts on flood risks in the Abou Ali River Basin, Lebanon: A hydrological modeling approach

Climate change impacts on flood risks in the Abou Ali River Basin, Lebanon: A hydrological modeling approach

Climate change presents a significant environmental and socioeconomic challenges in the 21st century, notably disrupting water resources in Lebanon through altered rainfall patterns and increased flood risks. This research examines the impacts of climate change on flood dynamics in the Abou Ali Rive...

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Main Authors: Fouadi AlZaatiti, Jalal Halwani, Mohamed R. Soliman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-03-01
Series:Results in Engineering
Subjects:
Flood modeling
Climate change
RRI model, CMIP6, Abou Ali River, Precipitation
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123025002725
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Summary:Climate change presents a significant environmental and socioeconomic challenges in the 21st century, notably disrupting water resources in Lebanon through altered rainfall patterns and increased flood risks. This research examines the impacts of climate change on flood dynamics in the Abou Ali River Basin in Tripoli, Lebanon, utilizing three global climate models (GCMs) from the IPCC's 6th Assessment Report: ACCESS-CM2, BCCCSM2-MR, and MIROC6 under two Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs): SSP2–45 and SSP5–85. Downscaling and bias correction were done using the CMhyd tool to ensure accuracy in the climate model projections. The findings show an overall decrease in precipitation of -10.8 % (ACCESS-CM2) and -13.2 % (MIROC6) under SSP5–85, respectively, aligning with broader regional trends. In contrast, BCCCSM2-MR predicts an 8 % increase in precipitation, under the same scenario. Flood modeling with the Rainfall-Runoff-Inundation (RRI) model reveals a dramatic increase in inundation extent, from 8.78 km² to 26.05 km², and a rise in maximum depth from 6.5 m to 14.7 m, with urban and agricultural areas at significant risk. This study provides crucial insights into future flood risks in Tripoli, emphasizing proactive responses to climate change challenges.
ISSN:2590-1230

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