Paper Key : IRJ************689
Author: Pratik Sitaram Matkar
Date Published: 06 Jan 2025
Abstract
The study focuses on the rainfall trends in the Western Ghats region of Maharashtra, particularly in Satara district. This area experiences significant variability in annual rainfall, influenced by the monsoon's unpredictable nature, which continues to make agriculture a challenging endeavor despite advancements in crop varieties and management practices. The district's average annual rainfall is approximately 1277 mm, but it varies across different tehsils. This research analyzes tehsil -wise annual rainfall data from 1998 to 2023, utilizing statistical tools such as mean, standard deviation, and the coefficient of rainfall variability to assess trends. 1The findings highlight contrasting patterns within the district: seven tehsils exhibit a decreasing trend in annual rainfall, while two tehsils show an increasing trend, with Mahabaleshwar tehsil recording the most significant rise. Two other tehsils maintain consistent rainfall trends on both annual and seasonal scales. The results underscore the uneven distribution of rainfall and its implications, particularly in drought-prone regions of eastern Satara. This study provides a nuanced understanding of spatial and temporal rainfall variability, which is critical for designing region-specific agricultural strategies and water resource management plans.Keywords: Annual Rainfall, Rainfall Variability, Drought Prone, Climate Change, Trend
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