Dear Authors,

Thank you for your detailed responses to the three reviews. The referees’ comments were positive, but they highlight some key aspects of the manuscript that must be clarified or improved. I would like to invite you to submit a revised manuscript, which will be sent for re-review to the same reviewers. In revising your work, please ensure you carefully address the referees’ comments regarding the objectives, innovation, and uncertainties of the approach; elaborate/justify the methodology where necessary; and where possible use acronyms that are consistent for an international readership.

I look forward to reading your revised manuscript.

Sincerely,
Louise Slater

Dear Authors,

Thank you for submitting your revised manuscript. This has now been re-reviewed by two of the original reviewers. Based on my own reading of the work and their recommendations, I find the paper has been revised well, and am glad to recommend the manuscript for publication in HESS. Referee #1 (i.e. report #2) makes some helpful additional suggestions (technical corrections). I would encourage you to implement these and submit a final version for publication.

With best wishes,
Louise Slater