Analyzing the primary hydrological components (rainfall and discharge) within the context of Cipunagara Watershed management, West Java

Abstract

Abstract The Cipunagara River Basin is a component of the Citarum Watershed, necessitating a thorough analysis of hydrological data particularly rainfall and discharge for effective management. The watershed spans a moderate area of 1,363 km2 across three administrative divisions: Subang Regency, Indramayu Regency, and a segment of Sumedang Regency. Hydrological data analysis is imperative in watershed management. This study aims to analyze the key hydrological elements relevant to Cipunagara Watershed management. Rigorous consistency and homogeneity tests were conducted on rainfall data from each station. Changes in watershed flow patterns were scrutinized by examining shifts in runoff coefficient values and base flow magnitudes. The upward trend in runoff during the rainy season and the corresponding decline in base flow throughout the dry season may be attributed to land use alterations within the Cipunagara Watershed zone. To proactively address drought concerns in watershed management, the study calculated the 80% dependable flow to assess water availability during arid months, yielding an 80% dependable flow rate of 16.25 m3/s for the Cipunagara Watershed.