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Precipitation

Chapter Outline

4.1 Definition

4.2 Different forms of precipitation

4.3 Process of precipitation

4.4 Factors affecting precipitation

4.5 Types of precipitation

4.6 Measurement of precipitation

4.7 Supplementing rainfall data

4.8 Consistency verification of rain gauge

4.9 Average depth of precipitation

4.10 Rain gauge density

4.11 Probable maximum precipitation

4.12 Intensity duration analysis

4.13 Precipitation over India

4.1 DEFINITION

All water flowing or stored on the land surface or subsurface is derived directly or indirectly from precipitation, i.e. rainfall including snowfall. It is one of the important basic processes in the hydrological cycle.

Precipitation is the general term for all the moisture emanating from the ...

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