Author(s): Yannis Mylopoulos; Kolokytha Elpida
Linked Author(s): Elpida Kolokytha
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Abstract: The study area Central Macedonia is the second most populated region in Greece after Attica. Water management is a matter of considerable importance, necessitating a concerted effort to ensure sustainability as it is greatly affected by climate change. The predominant characteristic of the impact of climate change on water resources in Central Macedonia, Greece is the substantial alteration in the contribution of water over time. The recent advancements in hydrological modelling and the implementation οf novel flood protection initiatives should incorporate a thorough examination of the evolving hydrological patterns, which are distinguished by a sequence of extreme events. The current climatic conditions are that drought periods are followed by periods of heavy rain and flooding. The major impact of the climate crisis in Greece does not manifest in alterations to the quantity of precipitation. Instead, the region is experiencing a succession of drought and flood periods, occurring in rapid sequence.
Year: 2026