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Rainfall Trend Analysis in Mysuru and Bengaluru Districts of Karnataka, India

V C Karthik, B. Samuel Naik, Veershetty, Raaga R, Shreya S Hanji, Godavari

International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · pp. 139–148 · Published 28 Aug 2024

10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i94399

Abstract

Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges facing humanity today, with temperature, precipitation, and runoff being key indicators closely linked to its impact. Understanding the spatial variability and temporal trends of rainfall is crucial for effective water resource management and agriculture. This study focuses on analyzing rainfall data from the Mysuru and Bengaluru districts, located in the Southern and Eastern dry zones of Karnataka, respectively. These regions play a pivotal role in the state's agricultural development and overall economic growth. We utilized daily precipitation records from two meteorological stations, spanning the period from 1983 to 2018, to analyze rainfall trends on monthly, seasonal, and annual scales. To assess these trends, we applied both parametric and non-parametric statistical methods, including the simple regression method, Mann-Kendall test, and Sen’s slope estimator. The Mann-Kendall test was used to detect significant trends in the precipitation time series, while Sen’s slope estimator quantified the magnitude of these trends. Bengaluru had higher average annual rainfall (928.81 mm) compared to Mysuru (681.65 mm), with excess rainfall in 2005 and a positive Pre-Monsoon trend (+3.543 mm/year), while Mysuru experienced maximum rainfall deficit in 2016 and a negative Monsoon trend (-3.238 mm/year). Neither district showed a significant trend in annual rainfall. The findings of this trend analysis are essential for informed water resource planning and management in the region.

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