Impact of Climate Change Projections on Water Resources in Sri Lanka

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dc.creatorSivananthan, Piriyanka
dc.creatorAttoh, Emmanuel M. N. A. N.
dc.date2026-01-02
dc.date2026-01-30T08:08:01Z
dc.date2026-01-30T08:08:01Z
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-27T18:37:46Z
dc.descriptionClimate projections for Sri Lanka indicate significant warming, erratic precipitation patterns, and an increase in extreme weather events, leading to floods and droughts. These changes are expected to have a severe impact on the country’s water resources, exacerbating water stress. This chapter examines the climate change projections and their implications for Sri Lanka’s water resources. Results indicate that rising temperatures will have the greatest impact on the Northern, North Central, and Eastern provinces. Precipitation patterns are changing across the country. The Western, Sabaragamuwa, Northwestern, and Southern provinces are projected to experience higher cumulative precipitation, thereby increasing flood risks. Increased rainfall from May to November could benefit agriculture but also elevate flood risks in these regions.
dc.identifierhttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/180934
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/161211
dc.languageen
dc.publisherSpringer
dc.rightsLimited Access
dc.sourceSivananthan, P.; Attoh, E. 2026. Impact of Climate Change Projections on Water Resources in Sri Lanka. In Amarasinghe, U. A.; Amarnath, G.; Wickremasinghe, H. (Eds.). Water governance for climate change adaptation in Sri Lanka: status, challenges, and policy options. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. Global Issues in Water Policy 13. pp. 101–116. doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-04950-6_5
dc.subjectclimate change
dc.subjectrisk management
dc.subjectwater resources
dc.subjectforecasting
dc.subjectextreme weather events
dc.titleImpact of Climate Change Projections on Water Resources in Sri Lanka
dc.typeBook Chapter

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