An outlook on the applicability of satellite precipitation products for monitoring extreme precipitation events in <scp>Nepal Himalaya</scp>
Rocky Talchabhadel, Shankar Sharma, Nitesh Khadka, Kalpana Hamal, Saroj Karki, Bhesh Raj Thapa
Abstract
This paper illustrates the importance and applicability of satellite-based precipitation estimates to diagnose the hydrometeorological hazards in quasi-real-time and provides a baseline in early disaster preparedness for decision-makers in the Nepal Himalaya. The authors declare no conflict of interest.
Topics & Concepts
HydrometeorologyPrecipitationPreparednessSatelliteBaseline (sea)Environmental scienceClimatologyMeteorologyEnvironmental resource managementGeographyGeologyEngineeringOceanographyPolitical scienceAerospace engineeringLawPrecipitation Measurement and AnalysisFlood Risk Assessment and ManagementMeteorological Phenomena and Simulations