Precipitation in Kathmandu Valley: A Spatial-temporal Study
International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · pp. 266–278 · Published 1 Sep 2024
10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i94410Abstract
Over the past decade, advancements in atmospheric research have significantly improved the analysis of precipitation monitoring, understanding climate trends and variability, and identifying climatic anomalies associated with dry and wet periods. A key objective of this research is to enhance the understanding of precipitation patterns in the Kathmandu Valley, particularly in relation to the placement of gauges for long-range predictions and subsequent forecasting challenges. This study focuses on the evolving patterns of precipitation across the three districts within the Kathmandu Valley, the most developed and densely populated area in Nepal, encircled by four mountain ranges. We employ interpolation methods in ArcGIS Pro to identify, estimate, and forecast precipitation trends, and use the Mann-Kendall test to reveal statistically significant trends and provide insights into broader climatic processes. The research analyzes trends in both seasonal and annual precipitation and temperature across four time periods—pre-monsoon, monsoon, post-monsoon, and winter—using the Mann-Kendall test. The analysis reveals a decreasing trend in monthly rainfall from 2003 to 2017 at the majority of stations (14 stations out of 19), with areas along the valley slopes receiving significantly more precipitation compared to the central valley. The results of this study contribute to a deeper understanding of climate change in the Kathmandu Valley.
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