Research Article

Comparison of Different Analyzing Techniques in Identifying Rainfall Trends for Colombo, Sri Lanka

Table 4

Trend analysis results for monthly variation at 5% significance level.

StationMonthMKSRGM

ColomboJulyDownward trend (2.87 mm)Downward trend (2.87 mm)No trend
AngodaJulyDownward trend (3.60 mm)Downward trend (3.60 mm)DW trend
AvissawellaJulyDownward trend (4.91 mm)Downward trend (4.91 mm)No trend
DehiwalaFebruaryUpward trend (2.85 mm)Upward trend (2.85 mm)No trend
HanwellaJulyDownward trend (5.05 mm)Downward trend (5.05 mm)No trend