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Predictability of Sri Lankan rainfall based on ENSO.

Authors :
Zubair, Lareef
Siriwardhana, Manjula
Chandimala, Janaki
Yahiya, Zeenas
Source :
International Journal of Climatology; Jan2008, Vol. 28 Issue 1, p91-101, 11p, 1 Diagram, 6 Charts, 5 Graphs
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article discusses about the predictability of rainfall in Sri Lanka based on the El Niño-Southern Oscillation movements (ENSO). According to the article, the rainfall is predictable based on ENSO during the period of January-March, July-August and October-December. It was said that the El Niño brings wetter conditions on the months of October to December and drier conditions during the months of January-March. July to August are considered average. However, predictability in the mountainous region is decreased when orographic rainfall happens.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08998418
Volume :
28
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
International Journal of Climatology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
28681759
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/joc.1514