Fig. 15.2 Flood frequency curve of the Haora River showing discharge of 50 and 100 years return periods. Source
Prepared by the researcher on the basis of restricted discharge data provided by the CWC
Fig. 15.3 Rating curve of the Haora River for calculating
water level against discharge for 50 and 100 years return
periods (400 and 470 m
3
/s, respectively). Source Prepared
by the researcher on the basis of the restricted gauge
height data of the Haora River provided by the CWC
Table 15.1 Discharge and
water level associated with
different return periods of
the Haora River
Return Period (Years)
Discharge (Cumec)
Water Level (m)
100
470
11.7
50
400
11
Source Measured by the researcher
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