Observational/forecasting aspects of the meteorological event that caused a record highest rainfall in Mumbai

The Santacruz observatory at Mumbai airport experienced unprecedented rainfall of 94.4 cm on 26 and 27 July 2005, an all-time highest record over the city. The country's commercial capital came to a complete standstill due to severe flooding/deluge. It also caused severe damage to life and prop...

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Published in:Current science (Bangalore) 2006-05, Vol.90 (10), p.1344-1362
Main Authors: Jenamani, Rajendra Kumar, Bhan, S. C., Kalsi, S. R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Climate models
Forecasting models
Marine
Monsoons
Precipitation
Rain
Rainstorms
Storms
Thunderstorms
Weather
Weather forecasting
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Summary:The Santacruz observatory at Mumbai airport experienced unprecedented rainfall of 94.4 cm on 26 and 27 July 2005, an all-time highest record over the city. The country's commercial capital came to a complete standstill due to severe flooding/deluge. It also caused severe damage to life and property. In the present article, we have brought out the characteristics of this unique rainfall event, compared it with past intense rainfall events in India and other places in the world, and also analysed various data to find possible causes of occurrence of this event. Technology available for prediction of such events is also briefly touched upon.
ISSN:0011-3891