A comparative hydro meteorological study of the historical floods in the Yamuna river

Authors

  • S. K. GHOSH Meteorological office, New Delhi
  • H. N. GUPTA Meteorological office, New Delhi
  • A. P. JOHRI Meteorological office, New Delhi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54302/mausam.v33i2.3154

Abstract

An all time record flood occurred in the Yamuna river in September 1978 in Delhi surpassing the previous major floods of 1924. 1947 and 1976. This record flood caused colossal loss to life and property.

 

The present study deals with a detailed analysis of rainfall resulting in the floods and the associated synoptic situations.

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Published

01-04-1982

How to Cite

[1]
S. K. GHOSH, H. N. GUPTA, and A. P. JOHRI, “A comparative hydro meteorological study of the historical floods in the Yamuna river”, MAUSAM, vol. 33, no. 2, pp. 197–206, Apr. 1982.

Issue

Vol. 33 No. 2 (1982): MAUSAM

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Shorter Contribution

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