4.1.2. Abundance

Positive effects on water abundance in all scenarios are observed, and results fall within the category of unsustainable agricultural development. Abundance increases during 2017–2050 (5.1% in G1, 19.7% in U1, and 21.2% in N1) and 2051–2099 (4.7% in G1, 39.4% in U1, and 74.5% in N1). The average increase of abundance is 15.3% in the shortterm and 39.5% in the long-term. The water "saved" positively affects water availability. An interesting result is that in the drought scenario (G1), the benefits of abundance show a slight decrease from the short-term to the long-term. The other two scenarios show a large increase from the short-term to the long-term. Copious precipitation in UKMO and surface inflow of NCAR during the long-term period contribute to a total agricultural water supply.
