Meteorological Sub-division Wise Monthly Actual Rainfall From 2009 To 2011
This dataset contains monthly actual rainfall data in millimeters for various meteorological sub-divisions.
Dataset Metrics
Data Format
Dataset Schema (2 features)
| Name | Type | Nullable | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-division | categorical | No | Name of the Indian meteorological sub-division where rainfall measurements were recorded. |
| Monthly Rainfall (mm) | float | No | Rainfall measurement recorded in millimetres for a specific month and year for the given meteorological sub-division. |
License & Compliance
About This Dataset
It provides a comprehensive record of monthly rainfall for different regions of India from 2009 to 2011. The data is useful for analyzing weather patterns and trends.
Data Quality
The dataset is highly structured with consistent numeric values across rainfall columns. Values appear complete with no null indicators present in the provided data. Some column names contain extra spaces which may require cleaning during preprocessing.
Use Cases
Monsoon analysis, agricultural planning, hydrological studies, flood and drought risk assessment, climate variability research, regional rainfall trend analysis, and weather forecasting model training.
Limitations
The dataset only covers three years and lacks daily rainfall granularity. Geographic coordinates, measurement station metadata, and rainfall uncertainty metrics are not included. Additionally, the data is aggregated at the meteorological sub-division level rather than district or station level.
Methodology
The data was likely collected through meteorological observation stations across Indian sub-divisions, aggregated monthly, and compiled by a national meteorological authority based on rainfall gauge measurements.
Geographic Coverage
Source Information
Governance & Review
Usage & Restrictions
License: Open Government Data License — This dataset is licensed for use by the purchasing entity. Refer to the specific license terms for permitted use.
Access Control: Download links are time-limited and single-use. All access is logged for audit purposes.