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Define rainfall intensity.
What unit is used to express rainfall intensity?
What can high rainfall intensity (>50 mm/hr) lead to?
Think about what happens in cities during heavy rains.
What is rainfall intensity measured in?
It's a measure of precipitation concentration.
True or False: High-intensity rainfall can lead to urban flooding.
Think about what happens during heavy rains.
Design a drainage system for an urban area expecting high rainfall (greater than 60 mm/hr). What key factors must you consider in your design?
Think about both volume and flow rate.
Explore the historical data for rainfall intensity in your city. What trends do you observe, and how should this inform local urban planning?
Look for increasing trends and their implications on drainage systems.
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