Open AccessStudies on the incidence of droughts through seasonal aridity index
Author(s) -
A. A. L. N. Sarma,
M. Ravindranath
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
mausam
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.243
H-Index - 12
ISSN - 0252-9416
DOI - 10.54302/mausam.v37i2.2345
Subject(s) - aridity index , climatology , arid , index (typography) , monsoon , geography , environmental science , meteorology , physical geography , precipitation , geology , ecology , biology , world wide web , computer science
An attempt has been made in the present study to evolve the aridity index (lsa) for the southwest monsoon season through water balance concept. Madras and Masulipatnam have been selected to study the occurrence of droughts during the period 1901-1975. A scheme is suggested for drought categorization. A critical appraisal is made in choosing the seasonal aridity index compared to annuals.