How to cite: A.-V. TUDORACHE (2018) The impact of excess rainfall on the maximum flow rate in the upper and middle basin of Prahova River.
2018 Air and Water Components of the Environment Conference Proceedings, P. 111-118, DOI: 10.24193/AWC2018_14
THE IMPACT OF EXCESS RAINFALL ON THE MAXIMUM FLOW RATE IN THE UPPER AND MIDDLE BASIN OF PRAHOVA RIVER
A.-V. TUDORACHE
ABSTRACT. – The impact of excess rainfall on the maximum flow rate in the upper and middle basin of Prahova River. The present paper analyzes the impact of excess rainfall on the maximum flow rate in the upper and middle basin of Prahova River. In the last centuries, the upper and middle basin of the Prahova River has been increasingly affected by floods, which have had importand social and economic consequences, for this reason, this study is focused on the impact of the excess rainfall over the maximum flow rate and also the spatial and temporal variability of it, centered in the 1993-2013 period. The monthly and annual maximum flow data series from Bușteni and Câmpina hydrometic stations were capitalized through statistical analyzes. Maximum flows were reported at the tresholds values according to DEFENCE LEVELS. The purpose of the paper is to highlight how the maximum flow varies during the analysed period, to mark the floods that have taken place in this area, their impact on society and the environmnet, and also methods to combat negative effects.
Keywords: excess precipitations, maximum flow, flash flood, hydrometric stations.