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Climate change is bringing unprecedented changes in the hydrological regimes globally. This could severely impact the availability of freshwater resources, especially in regions which are already water stressed. Thus, the scientific research, policy-making and project implementation need to stay ahead of the curve to ensure viable water resources management. In this regard, data science can play a vital role in the decision-making process of holistic water resources management to ensure water security, particularly in the context of river basin development, transboundary issues and complementing food and energy security. Reliable data is essential for better forecasting, monitoring, and implementing control processes based on water resources and topography of the case in question. A proper monitoring system needs to be combined with an efficient information system, followed by a sound operation and planning system culminating in capacity development and policy implementation for the effective use of data.
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Pandya, A.B., Sharma, P. (2021). Importance of Data in Mitigating Climate Change. In: Pandey, A., Kumar, S., Kumar, A. (eds) Hydrological Aspects of Climate Change. Springer Transactions in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-0394-5_6
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