Temporal and Spatial Variability of Climate Change Over Nepal (1976-2005)

The climate change in general and changes in rainfall and temperature in particular, have profound effect on farming and water resources. Local communities have observed increased unpredicted  oods, landslides, heavy soil erosions, river cuttings and droughts as major hazards.The communities are adapting through some hazard mitigation measures against the adverse impacts of climate changes based on their local knowledge and persistent practices.