WSEAS Transactions on Environment and Development
Print ISSN: 1790-5079, E-ISSN: 2224-3496
Volume 10, 2014
Assessment of Low Flows Occurrence in Chosen River Stations in Slovakia
Authors: , , ,
Abstract: Hydrological drought is defined by long-term decrease in levels and flows of water bodies. The task of this paper is to analyze and identify statistical trends of low flows in streams in the eastern Slovakia. Methodology for evaluating hydrological drought is based on statistical analysis of observed low stream flows at chosen river stations – annual and seasonal. Mann-Kendall statistical test identifies the frequency of low stream flow trends in seasons. Obtained results from the statistical analysis of low stream flows can be the basement for hydrological drought risk assessment.