Interaction of a Low-Pressure System, an Offshore Trough, and Mid-Tropospheric Dry Air Intrusion: The Kerala Flood of August 2018

The present study examines the Kerala Flood Event (KFE, 15–16 August 2018, in India) that occurred along the west coast of India and resulted in ~400 mm of rainfall in one day. The KFE was unique in comparison to previous floods in India, not only due to the rainfall duration and amount, but also du...

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Main Authors: Vinay Kumar, Prabodha Kumar Pradhan, Tushar Sinha, S. Vijaya Bhaskara Rao, Hao-Po Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Atmosphere
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/11/7/740