Precipitation Indices as Indicators of Water Resource Sustainability: A Study on Developed States of Peninsular Malaysia

Hamirdin Ithnin and Nordin Sakke (2013) Precipitation Indices as Indicators of Water Resource Sustainability: A Study on Developed States of Peninsular Malaysia. Perspektif: Jurnal Sains Sosial dan Kemanusiaan, 5 (1). pp. 97-106. ISSN 1985-496X

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Abstract

Precipitation index has been used to measure droughts. The occurrence of droughts can be damaging to the water supply system in Malaysia. On normal hydrometeorological conditions, the water supply system is already grappling in order to meet the needs of consumers. New developments on global climate change cast a greater doubt on the sustainability of the water supply systems of Malaysia, since there is growing evidence of changing meteorological patterns which may adversely affect the rainfall amount. The developed states in Malaysia refer to Selangor, Pulau Pinang, Melaka and Negeri Sembilan. As developed states, development has placed these states at a very challenging situation as such its water resources are really overstretched in terms of its ability to meet the ever growing demand. This study evaluates the standardized precipitation indices of these states and analyse them as to whether the indices can be used as precursors to water resource sustainability in these states.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Standard precipitation index , Water resource , Sustainability , Peninsular Malaysia
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28-9999 Industries. Land use. Labor > HD1401-2210 Agriculture > HD1635-1702 Utilization and culture of special classes of lands Including pasture lands, water resources development T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering > TD1-1066 Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering > TD201-500 Water supply for domestic and industrial purposes
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
Depositing User:	SITI AZIZAH BINTI IDRIS -
Date Deposited:	29 Aug 2022 10:45
Last Modified:	29 Aug 2022 10:45
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/34011

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