Hydrology: Current Research

Nzoiwu CP

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• Research Article
  Analysis of Precipitation Concentration Index (PCI) for Awka Urban Area, Nigeria
  Author(s): Ezenwaji EE, Nzoiwu CP and Chima GNEzenwaji EE, Nzoiwu CP and Chima GN
  
  Causes and consequences of climate variability of which the fluctuation in rainfall amounts over time represent an important indicator is indeed an area that has continued to generate research attention. The aim of this paper is, therefore, to evaluate the concentration and variability of rainfall in time using Precipitation Concentration Index (PCI) based on monthly precipitation over 38 years period (1976–2013) and its implications for flooding and water supply in the town. Data for the study were collected from NIMET, Lagos. The PCI was calculated for annual, seasonal and decadal scales using annual, wet and dry season equations. Result shows that annual PCI value range from the lowest of 12 in 1976 to the highest of 20 in 1987. About 78% of the years were characterized by PCI values that fall within moderate range, an indication of moderate precipitation distribution within .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7587.1000287

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