Hydrological suitability analysis for rainwater harvesting using GIS-based fuzzy AHP: Mojo watershed, Ethiopia

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Analysis identifies optimal rainwater harvesting sites in Mojo watershed, highlighting geospatial tools and stakeholder input.

Study shows 6.61% of Mojo watershed land is very highly suitable for rainwater harvesting, enhancing water management.
SWAT model calibration achieved an R² of 0.77 and validation of 0.80 using 15 years of streamflow data.
Integration of geospatial tools, hydrological modeling, and fuzzy AHP indicated significant potential for rainwater harvesting.
Findings support climate-resilient strategies for improving agricultural productivity and ecosystem resilience in arid areas.

Kassa et al. (2025) studied this question.

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