New study predicts future flood peaks in Kerala's Meenachil River.
The study analyzed flood events in Meenachil River Basin using Gumbels Extreme Value Distribution. By studying 34 years of data, the researchers predicted flood peaks for different return periods. They found that the Gumbels model accurately predicted expected flood flows in the river. This information is crucial for managing river basins and designing structures like bridges and dams to withstand extreme flood events.