Practice Network Planning (15.4.2) - Rainfall Data in India - Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering

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Question 1.
What is a rain gauge station?
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Think about where we collect rainfall data.
Question 2.
Why do we need different densities of rain gauges?
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Consider how geography influences rainfall.
3Question 3.
What is the ideal rain gauge density in plain areas according to IMD norms?
- 1 station per 350 km²
- 1 station per 520 km²
- 1 station per 800 km²
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Refer to IMD guidelines.
4Question 4.
True or False: Hydrological homogeneity is crucial for rain gauge placement.
- True
- False
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Think about how we ensure consistency.
Question 5.
Given a scenario where a major city experiences a sudden influx of migration leading to unmonitored areas, design a proposal for optimal rain gauge placement.
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Consider demographic and geographical changes.
Question 6.
Evaluate the consequences of inadequate rain gauge density in a disaster-prone area.
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Think about historical disaster data.

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