Your Monday digest of the latest developments in hydrological science, water systems, extreme weather, and climate impacts.
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AI Model Reveals Global Shifts in Hydrologic Response
A new physics-informed AI model shows global hydrologic response patterns have shifted by as much as 20% over the last two decades. Changes in baseflow and green/blue water partitioning have implications for drought and flood management.
Published: April 18, 2025
[2504.10707] Distinct hydrologic response patterns and trends worldwide revealed by physics-embedded learning
2. 
Storm Hans Brings Snow and Flooding Across Europe
Storm Hans dumped heavy snow in France and Switzerland and triggered floods in northern Italy. Meanwhile, parts of the UK faced persistent dryness, raising groundwater concerns — a stark east-west climate divide.
Published: April 19, 2025
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/weather-storm-italy-floods-g909fxm5t
3. 
Belarus Reports Spring Water Level Increases
As of April 15, river levels in Belarus rose by up to 31 cm in key basins like the Sozh and Dnieper. Reservoir temperatures are rising with the spring thaw, signaling the start of peak runoff season.
Published: April 15, 2025
Overview of hydrological situation of April 15, 2025 | hydrology | Belhydromet - Main page
4. 
University of Houston Tests New Flood Modeling System
UH researchers unveiled a new extreme weather hydrology model designed to improve local-scale flooding prediction, with a recent pilot in the Galveston Bay watershed showing promising results.
Published: April 14, 2025
UH Researcher Unveils New Model to Evaluate Impact of Extreme Events and Natural Hazards - University of Houston
5. 
EGU25 to Spotlight New Hydrology Datasets and Research
The upcoming European Geosciences Union General Assembly (April 27–May 2) will showcase major hydrology sessions, including talks on open datasets like EStreams and reflections on the Panta Rhei scientific decade.
Published: April 18, 2025
Hydrological Sciences | Hydrology Highlights at EGU25: Your Pocket Guide!
That’s a Wrap
That’s your weekly drop of hydro-news. We’ll be back next Monday with more updates from around the globe. Got a paper, trend, or event to spotlight? Let us know!
Fun Fact
The Nile River floods were so predictable in ancient Egypt that farmers based their calendar on it — complete with taxes based on how high the river rose that year. Hydrology: funding civilizations since 3000 BCE.