Rivers in Bangladesh: Flood Frequency Analysis

In Bangladesh, no fixed distribution is used for flood frequency analysis of annual maximum discharge; however, some countries have adopted a standard distribution. A suitable probability distribution function is employed to estimate relationship between flood magnitude and its return period. This information is crucial in planning and designing hydraulic structures and carrying out flood risk assessments. This study compares five probability distributions which were analysed by using Anderson-Darling (AD) test.

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Dipa Awale graduated with Bachelors degree of Environmental Sciences from Asian University for Women, Bangladesh. As an undergrad, she researched on Flood Frequency Analysis in Bangladesh & adverse effects of Casuarina spp. on coastal ecosystems. Currently, she is perusing her master degree in Environmental Planning at Macquarie University, Sydney.