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5. Spatial Variation of WA Indicators

The spatial variation of WA indicator tab on the dashboard presents the key indicator

parameters variables in Rainfall, ET, Water yield and its temporal change. A total of five
parameters are presented on the dashboard – Rainfall, Blue ET, Rainfall ET, Total ET and water

yield. The units are km3/year. The spatial variation of the basin’s water accounts is presented

as monthly maps. The maps display the monthly spatial variation of rainfall, Total
evapotranspiration (ET), Rainfall(P), Blue ET, Green ET and water yield by selecting relevant

parameters.

• Rainfall ET: Rainfall ET refers to crop or vegetation evapotranspiration (ET) comes

from the water consumed by the vegetation from the root zone soil moisture and soil

evaporation from the unsaturated soil surface.
• Blue ET: Blue ET comes from the water that is stored in the rivers, streams, surface-

water bodies and groundwater resources.

• Water Yield: Water yield defined as difference between P and ET(P-ET)

6. Additional features on the dashboard:
There are several additional features available on the dashboard. A brief description and

purpose of each of the icons located on the lower right corner are presented here.

• Contact: The contact icon is located on the lower right corner of the dashboard, and
it would provide email information on whom to contact in case you have any

questions on the dashboard.

• About: The about icon provides more info on the project.

• Printing options: The dashboard can be printed or saved using three options. The

current view of the dashboard can be saved to the local computer in three different
formats – PDF, JPG or PPT. Please use appropriate icon as per your need.

The RBOs Water Accounting dashboards can be accessed using the following links:

1. Volta basin

2. Incomati
3. Maputo