Autumn storms

Takiya River, stage = 60cm, Ta = 11C, Tw = 12C

The season has really changed now that we are into November. The autumn rains are really picking up, and today we got hit by several thunderstorms. The rain was torrential at times, but when we arrived at Takiya River the water level was still only moderate. This was good. It allowed us to get into the river to make a couple of discharge measurements. We always need more data for discharge measurements when the water level is up - these are vital for making the stage-discharge curve (H-Q curve). But when the river is really high, it's too dangerous or even impossible to make a measurement.

Today we had five members in our team, including one first time member. To everyone, thanks for getting out and working in the rain!