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Machine learning models like Random Forest and Earth effectively regionalize streamflow in tropical watersheds. These advanced methods offer powerful alternatives for water resource management and planning.

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  • Hydrology
  • Water Resources Management
  • Machine Learning

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  • Streamflow regionalization is crucial for water resource management, especially in data-scarce tropical regions.
  • Assessing machine learning algorithms provides valuable insights into predicting hydrological variables.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate various machine learning approaches for streamflow regionalization in a tropical watershed.
  • To analyze the strengths and weaknesses of different algorithms for water resource applications.
  • To highlight the benefits of machine learning for effective water resource management.

Main Methods:

  • Applied Random Forest, Earth, and linear models to predict minimum streamflow (Q7.10, Q95, Q90) and long-term average streamflow (Qmld).
  • Utilized 76 environmental covariates (morphometry, topography, climate, land use, surface conditions).
  • Employed Pearson's correlation and Recursive Feature Elimination (RFE) for covariate selection and various statistical metrics for model validation.

Main Results:

  • Linear models were inadequate for predicting streamflow variables.
  • Nonlinear models, particularly Random Forest and Earth, demonstrated strong performance.
  • The most significant predictor was precipitation-adjusted flow (Peq750), indicating its importance in streamflow estimation.

Conclusions:

  • Random Forest and Earth models are powerful and promising tools for streamflow regionalization.
  • These models support informed water resource management and integrated river basin planning.
  • Machine learning offers effective alternatives for hydrological predictions in tropical environments.