Interdecadal changes and the role of Philippine Sea convection in the intensification of Indian spring heatwaves
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15548397 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jung Ok (0009-0001-5951-3084, Pukyong National University, corresponding author), Eun‐Ji Song (Pukyong National University), Eun-Ji Song, Sinil Yang (0000-0002-8851-6495, Pukyong National University), Baek‐Min Kim (0000-0002-1717-183X, Pukyong National University), Baek-Min Kim, Ki-Young Kim |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Pages | 084056-084056 |
| Publication date | 2024-07-16 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Environmental Research Letters (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1748-9326 • E-ISSN: 1748-9326 |
| Publisher | IOP Publishing (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1088/1748-9326/ad63bc |
| OpenAlex | W4400672968 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 31 |
Severe heatwaves have become increasingly frequent over the Indian subcontinent in recent decades. This study found that the increase in extreme heatwaves is related to a significant decadal change in surface temperatures over the Indian subcontinent, and revealed that the increase in convective activity in the Philippine Sea plays a crucial role in this decadal change in surface temperature. Specifically, the surface temperature over the Indian subcontinent in spring has increased significantly by approximately 0.64 °C in recent years (1998–2022: post-1998) compared to the past (1959–1997: pre-1998), leading to more intense and frequent heatwaves, particularly in March and April. The difference in atmospheric changes between these two periods shows that the enhancement of convective activity over the Philippine Sea drives an anomalous elongated anticyclonic circulation over the Indian subcontinent. This circulation pattern, marked by clearer skies and increased incident solar radiation, significantly contributes to the heat extremes in the Indian subcontinent. Additionally, stationary wave model experiments demonstrate that local diabatic heating over the Philippine Sea is significantly linked to robust spring Indian heatwaves through the Matsuno–Gill response
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| Highly cited | No |