Question

The maximum flood discharge for a 200 $k{m}^2$ catchment area in Tamil Nadu is ________[ Take value of constant as 8.5]

• A. $290.69m^3/s$
• B. $320.57m^3/s$
• C. $452.05m^3/s$
• D. $500m^3/s$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $290.69m^3/s$

Ryves formula was originally developed for Tamil Nadu region
$Q=C_{{}_R}{A}^{2/3}$
$=8.5\times {200}^{2/3}=290.69m^3/s$