Climatic changes in Bahrain

Abstract

Local and regional studies of climatic patterns confirm that temperatures are rising in the Arabian Gulf area. Further warming of the region, which is already unbearably hot is an environmental catastrophe on a new scale. It has potential to violently disrupt virtually every natural ecosystem and many of the structures and institutions that people depend on. It seems that the Arabian Gulf region is also a part of global warming or the green house effect. This paper analyzes temperatures, rainfall, humidity, sunshine, evaporation and wind speeds. The effect of the Gulf War or “Desert Storm” has also been included. The study confirms that temperature is rising at a rate of 1.4°C in 100 years. In the beginning a brief discussion of geography, culture, water resources and modern development in Bahrain is given to introduce the country.