Sammendrag
Georgia, a hydrological gem of the Caucasus situated between the Black and Caspian Seas, holds immense strategic importance for the regional stability of water resources. The high-altitude Caucasian watersheds drain into Georgia's lowlands, providing opportunities for developing renewable energy and water supply infrastructure. These steep valleys offer significant hydropower potential for the country but also pose risks of flash floods to neighboring settlements. The role of water resources is critical, highlighting the need for extensive hydrological research to support sustainable water infrastructure development and ensure adaptation to climate change.
This paper examines 50 catchments, approximately 33,000 km² of hydrologically strategic regions. The distributed hydrological model ENKI was utilized to assess the regional and individual performance of these catchments. As a result of the research, 35 catchments were calibrated with above satisfactory performance measurements, with NSE R² values ranging from 0.5 to 0.88. Among these, 28 catchments achieved a satisfactory 0.53 NSE on regional evaluation. This paper lays the foundation for further hydrological studies of the selected watersheds.