Dear authors,

Your manuscript has received to review reports, and I am happy to see that the reviewers generally agree on the value and relevance of the work for HESS. Based on the comments, I believe that revisions are necessary before the manuscript can be accepted for publication. Please base your revision on the changes proposed in the discussion. Please pay particular attention to the discussion of the figures: make sure each figure is described in such as way that makes the conclusions understandable also when the reader doesn't study the figures. Given the nature and quantity of the comments, I will check the revised version with Reviewer #1. Since she is a direct colleague, I don't expect this to cause much delay. I am looking forward to receiving a revised version of your manuscript. Please make sure to include a rebuttal letter that addresses all comments, which you can largely base on the documents from the discussion.

Best regards

Ryan Teuling

Dear authors,

While the referee was generally pleased with the changes made, a few minor issues remain that should be addressed first before the manuscript can be considered for final publication. I will evaluate these changes myself, so this shouldn't mean a long delay.

Best regards,

Ryan Teuling

Dear authors,

Thank you for submitting a revised version of your manuscript. I believe that you have adequately addressed the remaining issues, and I am pleased to accept the manuscript for final publication in HESS

Best regards

Ryan Teuling