Changes in the annual flow of the Kura River

The article presents the analysis of changes in annual flow Kura River and its large transboundary tributaries, resulting from climate change anthropogenic factors, mainly irrigated agriculture. It is shown that a significant regime began after construction multi-purpose Mingachevir reservoir 1953. Morevoer, observed river basin since mid 1990s manifests itself by an increase air temperature decrease precipitation, which has led to further river’s flow. During lengthy drought period 2011 still progress, downstream section reached critical levels, causing serious problems regarding not only irrigation drylands, but also supply drinking water settlements. second part describes other social economic, as well environmental consequences River.