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Measuring Rainfall: How is Rainfall Measured in India?

Read this article to learn about: How is Rainfall Measured in India? Among all forms of precipitation, rainfall is the common one. It is necessary to know the methods for measuring rainfall and analysing the rainfall data. The amount of rainfall is expressed as depth in centimeters (or millimeters) which falls on a level surface. Intensity of rainfall is the [...]

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How to Estimate Runoff from Rainfall: Top 3 Methods

The following methods evolved after field experience and observations are generally used in soil and water conservation for estimating the rate or the maximum rate of runoff that could occur from a particular catchment: 1. Rational Method: In this method, the peak rate of runoff is given by the equation- Runoff coefficient C is defined as the ratio of the [...]

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