According to the Dicken's formula for estimating floods, the peak discharge is [proportional to: (A is catchment area)

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Explanation:

Ryve’s Method

This formula is used only in Southern India.

\({Q_P} = {C_R}{A^{\frac{2}{3}}}\)

Rational Method

This method is based on the principle of the relationship between rainfall and runoff. Hence, it can be considered to be similar to empirical method.

\({Q_P} = \frac{1}{{36}}k{P_c}{A^1}\)

Dicken’s Method

It was earlier adopted only in Northern India but now it can be used in most of the States in India after proper modification of the constant.

\({Q_P} = {C_D}{A^{\frac{3}{4}}}\)

Inglis Method

This formula is used only in Maharashtra. Here three different cases are taken into consideration.

\({Q_P} = \frac{{124A}}{{\sqrt {A + 10.4} }} \cong 123\sqrt A\)

where

QP = Peak discharge in m3/s.

A = Area in km2.

CR = CD = coefficient applicable in certain region.

6 < CD < 30

6 < CR < 11

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