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Future runoff simulation based on different typical climate models: a case study in the Yalong River basin.

Wang Feng¹, Wang Boquan¹, Li Chunhong¹

¹Nanjing Nanrui Water Resources and Hydropower Technology Co., Ltd., Nanjing, 211100, China.

Scientific Reports

|May 12, 2026

Summary

Future Yalong River Basin runoff will increase significantly under climate change scenarios. Hydrological modeling shows intensified wet-dry cycles and seasonal concentration, crucial for water resource management.

Keywords:

Climate model Runoff simulation VIC hydrological model Yalong River Basin

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Area of Science:

Hydrology and Climate Science
Environmental Modeling

Background:

Accurate simulation of future river runoff is essential for water resource management.
Climate change projections necessitate robust hydrological models for impact assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

To simulate future runoff in the Yalong River Basin using calibrated hydrological models and climate projections.
To identify optimal climate model data for hydrological impact studies.
To analyze trends and periodicities in projected runoff under different emission scenarios.

Main Methods:

Optimal climate model selection using Taylor diagrams and skill scores from NEX-GDDP-CMIP6.
Parameterization and calibration of a Variable Infiltration Capacity (VIC) model using basin-specific data.
Hydrological simulation using coupled climate and VIC models for future runoff projections (2025-2100).
Statistical analysis including spectral analysis for wet-dry cycle identification.

Main Results:

The calibrated VIC model demonstrated high accuracy (NSE > 0.8, error < 15%) for historical runoff simulation.
Future runoff projections indicate significant increasing trends under SSP245 and SSP585 scenarios, with acceleration post-2069 under SSP585.
Runoff remains seasonally concentrated (June-October ~75%), and spectral analysis revealed distinct multidecadal periodicities and oscillation modes under different scenarios.

Conclusions:

The study provides a validated framework for simulating future river basin runoff.
Projected increases in runoff and altered wet-dry cycles necessitate adaptive water resource management strategies.
Understanding multidecadal periodicities is critical for long-term hydrological planning in the Yalong River Basin.