Climate Dynamics over Kerala, India: Insight from a Century-long Temperature and Rainfall Data Analysis
Jamaludheen A., Nalini Ranjan Kumar, Alka Singh, Praveen K. V., Girish Kumar Jha
International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · pp. 404–417 · Published 28 May 2024
10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i54200Abstract
Historical climate data analysis is of great significance in climate change adaptation and mitigation planning at global as well as regional levels. This article attempted to study the long-term trends of temperature and rainfall across the districts in Kerala, India. CRU monthly time series data of rainfall and temperature data spanning from 1901-2022 were used for the analysis. Mann-Kendall test and Sen’s Slop estimator were applied to detect the presence and magnitude of the trend, and Pettitt’s homogeneity test was used to find the climate change point in temperature time series data. The analysis found a significant and positive temperature trend across all districts in Kerala, with temperature increases ranging from 0.0086°C/year to 0.0102°C/year. In terms of rainfall trends, June and January experienced a significant decrease, while July and September saw a significant increase over the years. The year 1976 was identified as the point of climate change. It was observed that there was an increase in the southwest and Northeast monsoons in the post-period, with higher variability in the latter. Winter rainfall notably decreased during the post-period. The variability in climate parameters identified in this study could impact crop cycles and agricultural productivity, requiring further investigation at a micro-level for effective adaptation and mitigation strategies for the state.
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