Open AccessA study of heavy rainfall in and around Jaipur
Author(s) -
G. Ganesan,
M. C. Prasad
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
mausam
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0252-9416
DOI - 10.54302/mausam.v36i1.1818
Subject(s) - arid , heavy metals , environmental science , geography , physical geography , geology , paleontology , chemistry , environmental chemistry
Study of heavy rainfall in a city assumes great importance on account of its impact on various aspects of social life. Jaipur is situated in a semi-arid region of India. Study of heavy rainfall over Jaipur is, therefore, of added significance. The various aspects of heavy rainfall over Jaipur , by analysing the rainfall data of Jaipur and State raingauges in Rajasthan, extending over a period of 70 years (1901-70) are presented. Synoptic features responsible for the occurrence of these heavy spells are classified into various types.