Effect of land use/land cover changes on surface water availability in the Omo-Gibe basin, Ethiopia

Land use/land cover (LULC) changes due to natural and anthropogenic interference have altered the hydrological processes of Omo-Gibe basin, Ethiopia. In this study, modelling remote sensing techniques were used assess LULC in water availability basin. The LULCs classified from satellite imagery 1987 2017 using normalized difference indices, observed be significant for calibration validation performance Soil Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) model streamflow sediment yield basin was satisfactory. Afterwards, SWAT simulate runoffs yields different management practices such as introducing filter strips, parallel terracing, reforestation. critical sub-basins reduced significantly on reforestation best practice. study outputs are helpful various stakeholders policymakers managing resources properly.