Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
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Articles | Volume 25, issue 4
Articles | Volume 25, issue 4
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-25-1761-2021
© Author(s) 2021. This work is distributed under
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https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-25-1761-2021
© Author(s) 2021. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 25, issue 4
Research article
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07 Apr 2021
Research article |  | 07 Apr 2021

Space–time variability in soil moisture droughts in the Himalayan region

Santosh Nepal, Saurav Pradhananga, Narayan Kumar Shrestha, Sven Kralisch, Jayandra P. Shrestha, and Manfred Fink

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This paper examines soil moisture drought in the central Himalayan region by applying a process-based hydrological model. Our results suggest that both the occurrence and severity of droughts have increased over the last 3 decades, especially in the winter and pre-monsoon seasons. The insights provided into the frequency, spatial coverage, and severity of the drought conditions can provide valuable inputs towards improved management of water resources and greater agricultural productivity.
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