Cities that depend on snowmelt for water could face problems, study suggests. By Peter Spotts, staff writer

Other (2014)

Authors

WR Berghuijs External organisation
RA Woods External organisation
M. Hrachowitz Water Resources - CEG
Research Group
Water Resources (CEG) (TU Delft)
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Published Date

19-05-2014

Language

English

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Faculty

Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Department

Water Management

Research Group

Water Resources

Abstract

A new study finds that when more precipitation falls as rain instead of snow, stream flows in drainage basins decline. This could complicate matters for areas that need snowmelt for water.