Hydrology: Current Research

Opere AO

Publications

• Research Article
  Hydrological Characteristics of Lower Nzoia Sub-basin in Kenya
  Author(s): Ngaina JN and Opere AONgaina JN and Opere AO
  
  This study sought to investigate hydrological characteristics of lower Nzoia sub-basin in Kenya. Trend (long and medium) utilized graphical and statistical approach. Extreme value (EV) analysis based on frequency, annual maximum flows, exceedance probability, low flows and probable maximum precipitation was used. Quality control showed consistency in rainfall, temperature and discharge datasets. Maximum-minimum monthly and annual flows and rainfall showed maximum flows centered in March-to-May (peak) with increasing temperature. Trends, seasonality and cycles were identified and maximum values in rainfall and discharge closely followed the pattern for peak rainfall seasons. Based on the flow magnitudes and 100-year return period, the upstream station (1EE01) had lower values compared to downstream station (1EF01) for different assumed distributions and thus 1EF01 assumed to be more re.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7587.1000285

  Abstract PDF