UDC551.583
Drought Trends in Eastern Georgia in the Context of Global Warming. /Kapanadze N., Tatishvili M., Meladze M., Mkurnalidze I./ Transactions IHM, GTU. -2025. -vol.136. -pp.73-81.- Georg., Summ. Georg., Eng.Rus.
This article analyzes drought trends in Eastern Georgia in the context of global warming. Climatic data (temperature and precipitation) for Tbilisi, Gori, and Telavi from 1957 to 2024 are reviewed. Based on an analysis of the long-term dynamics and intra-annual distribution of average values, changes in the frequency, duration, and intensity of droughts were studied. The distribution of drought types and their relationship with droughts during the vegetation period are also discussed.
The study uses the Selyaninov hydrothermal coefficient (HTC), which reveals a trend of increasing drought intensity in recent decades. The results indicate a clear trend of rising temperatures and precipitation instability, leading to an increase in the frequency and spatial extent of droughts. In the context of global warming, the study highlights the need for the implementation of scientific methods and integrated strategies to combat drought.
