scholarly journals Análise Temporal da Chuva e Balanço Hídrico Climatológico para o Município de Chimoio, Moçambique

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 650
Author(s):  
Geraldo Luís Charles de Cangela ◽  
George Do Nascimento Araújo Júnior ◽  
José Edson Florentino de Morais ◽  
José Raliuson Inácio Silva ◽  
Alexandre Maniçoba da Rosa Ferraz Jardim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Resources ◽  
Water Balance ◽  
Water Deficit ◽  
Temporal Variability ◽  
Potential Evapotranspiration ◽  
Daily Rainfall ◽  
Temporal Analysis ◽  
Hydrological System ◽  
Climatic Classification ◽  
Water Surplus

O conhecimento da variabilidade temporal das chuvas, possibilita prever mudanças no sistema hidrológico, planejar e gerenciar os recursos hídricos locais. Assim, objetivou-se avaliar a variabilidade temporal da precipitação pluvial e, realizar o Balanço Hídrico Climatológico (BHC), visando a caracterização da disponibilidade hídrica face às mudanças nos padrões de chuva do município de Chimoio, Moçambique, como também, classificá-lo climaticamente. Para isso, foram obtidos dados diários de precipitação pluvial e temperatura média do ar para o período de 1989 a 2018. A variabilidade da precipitação foi avaliada mediante a aplicação do Desvio Padronizado da Precipitação, teste sequencial de Mann-Kendall e regressão linear. Por meio do BHC foram determinados: deficit hídrico (DEF), excesso hídrico (EXC), retirada de água do solo (RET), reposição de água da chuva ao solo (REP), evapotranspiração real (ETR) e evapotranspiração potencial (ETP). A classificação climática foi obtida por meio dos índices: hídrico (Ih), aridez (Ia), umidade (Iu) e eficiência térmica (Iet). A precipitação pluvial de Chimoio não apresentou mudanças significativas no seu comportamento. Contudo, verificou-se grande oscilação, com valores anuais variando de 546,6 mm a 1724 mm, e média de 1016,63 mm. Observou-se um DEF anual de 240 mm entre abril e novembro, EXC de 226,4 mm e REP 96,4 mm entre dezembro e janeiro. O clima foi caracterizado como C2 B’3 s2 w a’. Os resultados obtidos poderão subsidiar o desenvolvimento de políticas públicas voltadas ao gerenciamento dos recursos hídricos, além de mitigar impactos ocasionados pela variabilidade da chuva no município de Chimoio, Moçambique.  Temporal analysis of rainfall and climate water balance for the municipality of Chimoio, MozambiqueA B S T R A C TThe knowledge of the temporal variability of rainfall makes it possible to foresee changes in the hydrological system, to plan and manage local water resources. The objective was to evaluate the temporal variability of rainfall and to carry out the Climatic Water Balance (CWB), aiming to characterize water availability in the face of changes in rainfall patterns in the municipality of Chimoio, Mozambique, as well as to classify it climatically. For this purpose, daily rainfall data and average air temperature were obtained for the period from 1989 to 2018. The variability of precipitation was assessed by applying the Standardized Precipitation Deviation, Mann-Kendall sequential test, and linear regression. The CWB determined: water deficit (WD), water surplus (WS), removal of water from the soil (RWS), replacement of rainwater to the soil (RRS), actual evapotranspiration (AET) and potential evapotranspiration (PET). The climatic classification was obtained by means of the indices: water (Iw), aridity (Ia), humidity (Ih), and thermal efficiency (Ite). The Chimoio rainfall did not show significant changes in its behavior. However, there was a large oscillation, with annual values ranging from 546.6 mm to 1724 mm, and an average of 1016.63 mm. An annual WD of 240 mm was observed between April and November, WS of 226.4 mm, and RRS 96.4 mm between December and January. The climate was characterized as C2 B'3 s2 w a'. The results obtained can support the development of public policies aimed at the management of water resources, in addition to mitigating the impacts caused by the variability of rainfall in the municipality of Chimoio, Mozambique.Keywords: water deficit, climatic classification, climate changes, Mann-Kendall.

scholarly journals BALANÇO HÍDRICO CLIMATOLÓGICO E CLASSIFICAÇÃO CLIMÁTICA DE THORNTHWAITE E MATHER (1955) PARA O MUNICÍPIO DE MANICORÉ, NA MESORREGIÃO SUL DO AMAZONAS

Irriga ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 641-655
Author(s):  
Paulo André da Silva Martins ◽  
Carlos Alexandre Santos Querino ◽  
Marcos Antônio Lima Moura ◽  
Juliane Kayse Albuquerque da Silva Querino ◽  
Leia Beatriz Vieira Bentolila ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Balance ◽  
Air Temperature ◽  
Potential Evapotranspiration ◽  
Mean Annual Precipitation ◽  
Climatic Classification ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Annual Water ◽  
Water Surplus ◽  
Amazonas State ◽  
E Mail

BALANÇO HÍDRICO CLIMATOLÓGICO E CLASSIFICAÇÃO CLIMÁTICA DE THORNTHWAITE E MATHER (1955) PARA O MUNICÍPIO DE MANICORÉ, NA MESORREGIÃO SUL DO AMAZONAS     PAULO ANDRÉ DA SILVA MARTINS1; CARLOS ALEXANDRE SANTOS QUERINO2; MARCOS ANTÔNIO LIMA MOURA3; JULIANE KAYSE ALBUQUERQUE DA SILVA QUERINO4; LÉIA BEATRIZ VIEIRA BENTOLILA5 E PAULA CAROLINE DOS SANTOS SILVA6   1Doutorando em Geografia pela Universidade Federal de Rondônia -UNIR, membro pesquisador do grupo de pesquisa Interação biosfera atmosfera na Amazônia – GPIBA, da Universidade Federal do Amazonas – UFAM e grupo de pesquisa geografia e planejamento ambiental - LABOGEOPA, da Universidade Federal de Rondônia – UNIR, Rua 29 de agosto s/n, centro, CEP: 69800-000, Humaitá, Amazonas, Brasil. E-mail: [email protected] 2Departamento de Hidro meteorologia e pós-graduação em Ciências Ambientais da Universidade Federal do Amazonas – UFAM.  Rua 29 de agosto s/n, centro, CEP: 69800-000, Humaitá, Amazonas, Brasil. E-mail: [email protected] 3Instituto de Ciências Atmosféricas Universidade Federal de Alagoas – ICAT/UFAL. Avenida Lourival Melo Mota, S/N Tabuleiro dos Martins, CEP: 57072-900 Maceió, Alagoas, Brasil. E-mail: [email protected] 4Departamento de Hidro meteorologia e pós-graduação em Ciências Ambientais da Universidade Federal do Amazonas – UFAM.  Rua 29 de agosto s/n, centro, CEP: 69800-000, Humaitá, Amazonas, Brasil. E-mail: [email protected] 5Engenheira Ambiental, membra do grupo de pesquisa Interação biosfera atmosfera na Amazônia – GPIBA, da Universidade Federal do Amazonas – UFAM. Rua 29 de agosto s/n, centro, CEP: 69800-000, Humaitá, Amazonas, Brasil. E-mail:[email protected] 6Mestra em Ciências Ambientais pela Universidade Federal do Amazonas – UFAM. Membra do grupo de pesquisa Interação biosfera atmosfera na Amazônia – GPIBA, da Universidade Federal do Amazonas – UFAM Rua 29 de agosto s/n, centro, CEP: 69800-000, Humaitá, Amazonas, Brasil. E-mail:[email protected]     1 RESUMO   O padrão climático é descrito pelas condições das variáveis meteorológicas que exercem influência nas atividades humanas. Por sua vez, a agricultura é condicionada pela disponibilidade hídrica que pode ser conhecida através do balanço hídrico. Objetivou-se analisar a precipitação e a temperatura do ar, bem como realizar o balanço hídrico climatológico e a classificação climática em Manicoré-AM. Os dados foram coletados a partir da estação meteorológica do Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia entre os anos de 2010 a 2018. A evapotranspiração potencial foi calculada pelo modelo de Thornthwaite (1948). O balanço hídrico e a classificação climática foram estimados pela metodologia de Thornthwaite e Mather (1955). Os resultados foram analisados através de estatística descritiva. A precipitação média anual foi de 2.946,20 mm dos quais 90% ocorreram no período chuvoso. A temperatura do ar (Tar) média anual variou entre 25 e 27 °C. A deficiência hídrica anual média foi de 267,91 mm entre maio e setembro. O excedente hídrico médio anual foi de 1.609,26 mm entre dezembro e abril. A evapotranspiração potencial média anual foi de 1.604,85 mm, com máxima em agosto e mínima em julho. Por fim, a Classificação climática foi AwA’a’, clima super úmido megatérmico com moderada deficiência hídrica no inverno.   Palavras-Chaves: Precipitação, Temperatura do ar, Padrão climático.   MARTINS, P. A. da S.; QUERINO, C. A. S.; MOURA, MARCOS A. L.; QUERINO, J. K. A. da S.; BENTOLILA, L. B. V.; SILVA, P. C. dos S. CLIMATIC WATER BALANCE AND THORNTHWAITE AND MATHER (1955) CLIMATE CLASSIFICATION FOR MANICORÉ MUNICIPALITY IN AMAZONAS SOUTH MESOREGION     2 ABSTRACT   Climate pattern can be described by the conditions of the meteorological variables that exert influence on human activities. Agriculture, in its turn, is conditioned by water availability, which can be known through water balance. This paper aimed to analyze precipitation and air temperature, as well as to perform the climatic water balance and climatic classification in the municipality of Manicoré (Amazonas State, Brazil). Data were collected from the meteorological station of the National Institute of Meteorology from 2010 through 2018. Potential evapotranspiration was calculated by the Thornthwaite model (Thornthwaite, 1948). Water balance and climatic classification were estimated by Thornthwaite and Mather (1955) methodology. The results were analyzed with descriptive statistics. The mean annual precipitation was 2.946.20 mm, of which 90% occurred in the rainy season. The average annual air temperature ranged from 25 to 27 ° C. The mean annual water deficit was 267.91 mm from May through September. The average annual water surplus was 1,609.26 mm from December through April. The annual average potential evapotranspiration was 1,604.85 mm, with maximum in August and minimum in July. Finally, the climatic classification was AwA'a ', super humid megathermal climate with moderate water deficiency in winter.   Keywords: Precipitation, Air temperature, Southern Amazonas.

scholarly journals Extreme Hydrologic Events in North Area of Buenos Aires Province (Argentina)

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alberto Daniel Capriolo ◽  
Olga Eugenia Scarpati
Keyword(s):  
Water Balance ◽  
Soil Water ◽  
Water Deficit ◽  
Buenos Aires ◽  
Field Capacity ◽  
Soil Water Balance ◽  
Buenos Aires Province ◽  
Soil Water Deficit ◽  
Water Surplus ◽  
Wilting Point

This paper presents the soil water deficit and soil water surplus obtained from soil water balance in three drainage areas of Buenos Aires province for the period from 1971 to 2010. The soil water balance had been performed using the evapotranspiration formula of Penman-Monteith and considering the soil water constants: field capacity, soil water moisture, and soil wilting point for all the different types of soils of the region. The obtained soil water deficit and surplus are considered as triggers of extreme hydrologic events. Annual threshold values of 200 mm of soil water deficit and 300 mm of soil water surplus were considered for drought and flood, respectively. It was found that almost the 25% of the floods are severe and extreme while the 50% of droughts were of these intensities. Mann-Kendall statistical test was performed, and significance trends at level 0.1 were found for drought and for two periods, one of twenty years (1991–2010) and the other of ten years (2001–2010). As a sample of the temporal evolution of both events and their trends, the results of one locality (Junin) were deeply analyzed.

scholarly journals Calculation of meteorological water balance in Iraq

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 84-89
Author(s):  
Hussein Ilaibi Zamil Al-Sudani ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Water Balance ◽  
Potential Evapotranspiration ◽  
Meteorological Data ◽  
Meteorological Station ◽  
Actual Evapotranspiration ◽  
North East ◽  
Crucial Component ◽  
Water Surplus ◽  
Main Components ◽  
The Impact

The hydrology section is divided into two main components, surface and groundwater. One of the most important outcomes in the water balance equation for any natural area or water body is Evapotranspiration and it is also a crucial component of the hydrologic cycle. Prediction of monthly evapotranspiration can be obtained depending on observed monthly average temperatures at a meteorological station in each year. Calculating of water balance in Iraq depending on meteorological data and Thornthwaite method was the aim of this research. Results of corrected potential evapotranspiration (PEc) obtained from applying Thornthwaite formula were compared with annual and monthly rainfall in thirty two meteorological station in order to estimate actual evapotranspiration (AE). The results showed that the annual summation of rainfall increased from south west towards north east according to the increasing ratio of rainfall due to the impact of Mediterranean climate condition on Iraq. Actual evapotranspiration depends directly on water excess during calculating water balance. Water surplus contour map indicates increased values towards north-east direction of Iraq, where water surplus depends directly on both rainfall and actual evapotranspiration.

scholarly journals Frequencies of drought at Ranchi regions, Jharkhand

MAUSAM ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 60 (4) ◽  
pp. 455-460
Author(s):  
P. K. SINGH ◽  
L. S. RATHORE ◽  
B. ATHIYAMAN ◽  
K. K. SINGH ◽  
A. K. BAXLA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Balance ◽  
Water Deficit ◽  
Aridity Index ◽  
Actual Evapotranspiration ◽  
Severe Drought ◽  
Climate Data ◽  
Moderate Drought ◽  
Annual Water ◽  
Water Surplus ◽  
Probability Analyses

Studies of water balance have been carried out for Ranchi taking 35 years (1970-2004) of climate data. Ranchi has annual water need of 1754 mm, rainfall of 1460 mm, actual evapotranspiration (AE) of 860 mm, water surplus (WS) of 600 mm and water deficit (WD) of 894 mm. The aridity index values were analyzed to assess the frequency of drought experienced of this region. The study reveals that during the above period, Ranchi has experienced 11 percent of large drought and severe drought, but only 3 per cent disastrous droughts in 35 years. Moderate drought category is observed to be most common with 23 per cent probability. Analyses of periods will contagious drought indicate that during the five year period 1980-84 and 1995-99, moderate, large and severe droughts were experienced.

scholarly journals PENDUGAAN DEFISIT DAN SURPLUS AIR UNTUK PENGEMBANGAN TANAMAN JAGUNG (ZEA MAYS L.) DI KABUPATEN GORONTALO DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN MODEL SIMULASI NERACA AIR

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Yunnita Rahim ◽  
Johannes E. X. Rogi ◽  
Samuel D. Runtunuwu
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Water Balance ◽  
Simulation Model ◽  
Water Deficit ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Potential Evapotranspiration ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
Corn Plants

This study aims to apply the water balance simulation model developed by Handoko (1992) for estimating the deficit and surp4lus water for the development of corn plants in the province of Gorontalo. This study was implemented from April to August 2014 in the District of Gorontalo. The study metods included field studies and modeling of water balance using a simulation model by Handoko (1992). The results showed that the period of water deficit was found in August and September where rainfall (Ch) is smaller than potential evapotranspiration (ETP) whereas periods of surplus water in the district of Gorontalo found in January to July and October to December where rainfall (Ch) exceeds potential evepotranspiration (ETP).

scholarly journals Water balance of the basin of Mandali/ east part of Iraq

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (26) ◽  
pp. 51-57
Author(s):  
Qusai Y. AL-Kubaisi
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Wind Speed ◽  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Water Balance ◽  
Potential Evapotranspiration ◽  
East Part ◽  
Class A ◽  
The North ◽  
Water Recharge ◽  
Water Surplus

Mandali Basin is located between latitudes (33◦ 39' 00" and 33◦54' 55") to the north and longitudes (45ο 11' 00" and 45ο 40' 00") to theeast; to the east of Diyala province at the Iraqi-Iranian border; thebasin area is approximately 491 km2.From the study of climate reality of the basin between 1990-2013and assessment of the basic climate transactions, it was foundthat the annual rate of rainfall is 253.02 mm, the relative humidity(44.4%), the temperature (21.3 ◦C), wind speed (2.08 m /sec.),sunshine (8.27 h/day) and evaporation of the basin class (a) (271.98mm) and corrected potential evapotranspiration (80.03 mm). Theresults of the data analysis show that, there are three basic periods ofclimate variability wet period, semi wet and dry period.This study shows that, there is water surplus of 60.87% of therainfall amount which is equivalent to 154.03 mm, the amount ofrunoff is 7.47 mm, and the amount of water recharge is 146.56mm.

scholarly journals Linacre Derived Potential Evapotranspiration Method and Effect on Supplementary Irrigation Water Needs of Tomato/Cabbage/Carrot

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 108-117
Author(s):  
C. N. Emeribe ◽  
E. S. Isagba ◽  
O. F. Idehen
Keyword(s):  
Soil Water ◽  
Water Deficit ◽  
Water Loss ◽  
Irrigation Water ◽  
Potential Evapotranspiration ◽  
Arid Environment ◽  
Soil Water Deficit ◽  
Supplementary Irrigation ◽  
Water Surplus ◽  
Total Average

The study examined the dynamic nature of water balance parameters over Kano town, a semi-arid environment and impact of Linacre derived potential evapotranspiration method on the supplementary irrigation water needs of selected crops. Monthly Rainfall and Temperature data were collected from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, Lagos for the period 1953-2012. The study observed that there is a steady decline in annual precipitation over Kano from the first decade (1953-1962) to the fifth decade (1993-2002), after which there was a sign of weak recovery in the last decade (2003-2012). For water loss through potential evapotranspiration, there was a steady rise from the first decade (1953-1962) to the fifth decade (1993-2002), and then followed by a sudden decline in the last decade (2003-2012). The total average of water storage on the other hand, first experienced a rise between the first two decades (1953-1962) and (1963-1972), followed by a steady decline, up until the fifth decade (1993-2002) and finally a rise in the last decade (20032012). The total average of soil water deficit experienced a steady rise between the first and the fifth decades (1953-1962) to (1993-2002), this was followed by a decline in the last decade (20032012). Finally, the total average of water surplus experienced a steady decline between the first and the fifth decades. The observed decline in precipitation, storage, and water surplus, and the rise in water loss from potential evapotranspiration and soil water deficit, suggests that there have been changes in the climatic pattern over Kano and this could be seen in the supplementary irrigation water needs of Tomato/Cabbage/Carrot.

scholarly journals Modeling water balance using the Budyko framework over variable timescales under diverse climates

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chuanhao Wu ◽  
Pat J.-F. Yeh ◽  
Kai Xu ◽  
Bill X. Hu ◽  
Guoru Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Balance ◽  
Temporal Variability ◽  
Land Surface ◽  
Potential Evapotranspiration ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Climate Control ◽  
Temporal Scales ◽  
Control Factors ◽  
Modeling Errors

Abstract. Understanding the effects of climate and catchment characteristics on overall water balance at different temporal scales remains a challenging task due to the large spatial heterogeneity and temporal variability. Based on a long-term (1960–2008) land surface hydrologic dataset over China, this study presented a systematic examination of the applicability of the Budyko model (BM) under various climatic conditions at long-term mean annual, annual, seasonal and monthly temporal scales. The roles of water storage change (WSC, dS/dt) in water balance modeling and the dominant climate control factors on modeling errors of BM are investigated. The results indicate that BM performs well at mean annual scale and the performance in arid climates is better than humid climates. At other smaller timescales, BM is generally accurate in arid climates, but fails to capture dominant controls on water balance in humid climates due to the effects of WSC not included in BM. The accuracy of BM can be ranked from high to low as: dry seasonal, annual, monthly, and wet seasonal timescales. When WSC is incorporated into BM by replacing precipitation (P) with effective precipitation (i.e., P minus WSC), significant improvements are found in arid climates, but to a lesser extent in humid climates. The ratio of the standard deviation of WSC to that of evapotranspiration (E), which increases from arid to humid climates, is found to be the key indicator of the BM simulation errors due to the omission of the effect of WSC. The modeling errors of BM are positively correlated with the temporal variability of WSC and hence larger in humid climates, and also found to be proportional to the ratio of potential evapotranspiration (PET) to E. More sophisticated models than the BM which explicitly incorporate the effect of WSC are required to improve water balance modeling in humid climates particularly at all the annual, seasonal, and monthly timescales.

scholarly journals PEMODELAN NERACA AIR TANAH UNTUK PENDUGAAN SURPLUS DAN DEFISIT AIR UNTUK PERTUMBUHAN TANAMAN PANGAN DI KABUPATEN MERAUKE, PAPUA

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Fadjry Djufry
Keyword(s):  
Water Balance ◽  
Soil Water ◽  
Water Deficit ◽  
High Water ◽  
Critical Periods ◽  
Short Period ◽  
Balance Analysis ◽  
Water Surplus ◽  
Crop Planting ◽  
Water Holding

<div data-canvas-width="358.44029759999995">Water balance modeling is one approach that can be used to predict the dynamics of soil water content for plant growth, so it can calculate the amount of crop water requirements, particularly at critical periods during which the soil moisture content is very low and in normal circumstan ces. The experiment was</div><div data-canvas-width="377.52128063999993">conducted April-November 2010 in Merauke district of Papua provi nce. The collect ion of clim ate data (rainfall, temperature, humidity), land information</div><div data-canvas-width="377.97478992">(based on soil type and land use map, primarily to det ermine water holding ca pacit y and root z one depthof the soils). Land water balance analysis was con ducted for each a nalysi s of distri cts using Thornthwaite and Mather (1957). Furthermore, the results of water balance of land was mapping used the geographic information system (GIS) method for knowing the districts that have the periods of water deficit or water surplus. The results showed that the dom inant patterns of rai nfall in t he district of Merauke is pattern A is a pattern that suggests that there is a clear di fferen ce between the a mount of rai nfall duri ng th e rain y sea son t o dry season. Merauke district experienced a period of water deficit of about 4-7 months for a year. Sub districts that have a period and a high amount of water deficit isKuprik for 7 consecutive months. Sub districts that have a short period of deficit 4 months is Jagebob, Kimaan and Muting. The potential for planting food crops in Merauke district ranges from 5-7 months. The surplus per iod i s about 3-6 mont hs of November to May/June. Sub districts that have a longer period surplus isJagebob and Kimaant is 6 months. The most of the sub districts (6 sub districts) in the Merauke district</div><div data-canvas-width="377.8404167999999">has a surplus of water&gt; 1000 mm / year. There are only two sub districts that have surplus water &lt;1000 mm / year is Kupri k and Sota. Sub distri cts t hat</div><div data-canvas-width="377.5044839999999">obtain high water surplus for the year is Semangga. Pot ential of th e short growing season found in Kuprik (3 months) while the potential of the growing</div><div data-canvas-width="377.52128063999993">season is long (6 months) in almost every sub district (Semangga, Okaba, Muting Kimaan, and Sota). Water bal ance model is developed en ough valid for</div><div data-canvas-width="345.38930831999994">predicting soil water availability and timing of food crop planting in Merauke district of Papua province </div>

scholarly journals Estimation of the Water Balance and Length of Growing Period under Gumla District of Jharkhand for Efficient Crop Planning

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abhijeet Pankaj Ekka ◽  
Pragyan Kumari ◽  
Sanjay Kumar ◽  
A. Wadood
Keyword(s):  
Water Balance ◽  
Potential Evapotranspiration ◽  
Monsoon Season ◽  
Pigeon Pea ◽  
Annual Rainfall ◽  
Growing Period ◽  
Cropping Season ◽  
Block Level ◽  
Water Surplus ◽  
Lower Medium

Present study was conducted for Gumla district of Jharkhand at block level which experiences a humid sub-tropical climate with an average rainfall of 1100 mm annually. In spite of receiving 85% of rainfall during the monsoon season the agricultural production and productivity in the district is quite low due to improper utilization of available moisture during the cropping season. Based on the weekly, annual rainfall and Potential Evapotranspiration (PET) data of 17 years (2000-2016), the length of the growing period (LGP) and water balance was worked out for the district and suitable crop plans were suggested. The length of the growing period was observed to be 21 weeks for most of the blocks of Gumla district under Uplandand an average of 25 weeks under upper medium land situation (Don III).Under lower medium land situation (Don II), length of growing period was of 28-29 weeks for all blocks except Basia, Kamdara and Sisai and low land situation (Don I), possessed 29 weeks of LGP at all blocks whereas it was one week more for Raidih and a week less for Basia and Kamdara.In Basia and Kamdara the water surplus is almost negligible under Upland and Don III land situation and very little water can be harvested from Don II and Don I. Maximum surplus water was observed in Raidih followed by Palkot and can be harvested more water from all land situations. Only short duration varieties of different crop and low water requiring crops like maize and pigeon pea are suitable for Basia as well as Kamdara blocks.

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