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1. UNIT I: Introduction and Hydro
Meteorology
Definition – Development of hydrology
– hydrologic design – Hydrologic
failures – Importance in Engineering –
Hydrological budget. Weather and
hydrology – General circulation
Temperature humidity – Wind –
Diurnal and monsonic wind systems.

2. Hydrology ??

3.  It is a science of water.
 It is the science that deals with the occurrence,
circulation and distribution of water of the earth and
earth’s atmosphere.
Hydrology ??
Formed by two Greek words:
“hydro” & “logos”
“water” & “science”

4. –It is a science of water.
–It is the science that deals with the
occurrence, circulation and distribution of
water of the earth and earth’s atmosphere.
• A good understanding of the hydrologic
processes is important for the assessment of the
water resources, their management and
conservation on global and regional scales.
Hydrology: Definition

5. Development of hydrology

7. Hydrologic design