From Rain to Flood: A Computational Analysis of Rainfall Patterns in Negros Oriental
Keywords:
Rainfall Patterns, Flooding, Computational Analysis, Negros Oriental, Disaster riskAbstract
Flooding is consistently viewed as a natural risk in Negros Oriental, Philippines, often caused by periods of heavy rainfall. The main aim of this study is to examine the relationship between rainfall occurrences and flood events through a quantitative and computer-based method. Employing both a descriptive and correlation research design, secondary data on rainfall events is gathered from the regional meteorological station in the Philippines, while data concerning flood events is sourced from the relevant disaster risk reduction offices. Through the application of pertinent statistical analysis methods like frequency distribution, rainfall intensity, and correlation analysis, it was determined that increased rainfall intensity and duration greatly enhance the likelihood of flooding in the low-lying regions of Negros Oriental. An important relationship exists between instances of accumulated rainfall and instances of flooding, clearly indicating that rainfall events have consistently played a critical role in flood events.
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