Stochastic Model of the Annual Maximum Rainfall Series Using Probability Distributions
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https://doi.org/10.11113/mjfas.v19n5.2945Keywords:
Maximum rainfall, GEV distribution, Gumbel distribution, return period, rainy seasonAbstract
Rainfall is a natural process that is often characterized by significant variability and uncertainty. Stochastic models of rainfall typically involve the use of probability distributions to describe the likelihood of different outcomes occurring. This study aimed to model the annual maximum of daily rainfall in Makassar City, Indonesia for the period 1980–2022, specifically focusing on the rainy season (November to April) using probability distributions to estimate return periods. The study used the Generalized Extreme Value (GEVD) and Gumbel distributions. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was used to determine the suitability of each distribution, and the likelihood ratio test was employed to determine the best-fit model. The Mann-Kendall test was used to detect any trends in the data. The results indicated that the Gumbel distribution was the best-fit model for data in November, December, January, March, and April, while GEV was appropriate for February. No trends were observed in any of the months. The study then estimated the maximum rainfall for various return periods. January produced the highest maximum rainfall estimates for the 2, 3, and 5-year return periods, while February produced the highest maximum rainfall estimates for the 10 and 20-year return periods. Information about maximum rainfall can be valuable for the government and other stakeholders in developing flood prevention strategies and mitigating the effects of heavy rainfall, particularly during the peak months of the rainy season in Makassar City, which are December, January, and February.
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