Study shows Chinese hydropower operations considerably increased dry season flows and decreased wet season flows
Friday, January 6, 2017 - 09:51
in Earth & Climate
A study led by researchers from Aalto University in Finland reveals that the hydropower projects in China have caused major river flow changes to the Mekong River since the year 2011. An analysis of river flows in Northern Thailand indicates that the hydropower operations considerably increased dry season flows and decreased wet season flows. Furthermore, the study shows that the dry season flows have also become increasingly variable.