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Estimation of Surface Runoff and its Seasonality of Kushkarni River Basin

Author Affiliations

  • 1Department of Geography, University of Gour Banga, Malda, WB, India

Int. Res. J. Earth Sci., Volume 4, Issue (5), Pages 1-10, May,25 (2016)

Abstract

Kushkarni River Basin, a rarh tract of Chottonagpur plateau, is situated in western part of Birbhum District, West Bengal. Surface runoff, one of the most vital indicators of surface water availability, ground water recharge, soil erosion, agricultural practice etc. Estimation of runoff is needed for water resource planning and environmental impact analysis. Geographical information system (GIS) and remote sensing techniques are used for estimating runoff depth with the help of Arc GIS 9.3 and ERDAS Imagine 9.2. The US Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service Curve Number (SCS-CN) method is used in this study. Runoff curve number is determined based on hydrologic soil group, land use and land cover, and hydrologic condition. The average monthly rainfall data of 23 years (1980-2013) is collected from Suri meteorological station. The computed maximum effective runoff depth is 693.335 mm in monsoon time.

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