Water and rainfall analysis of dry periods in the municipality of Campos dos Goytacazes – RJ

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https://doi.org/10.19180/2177-4560.v19n22025p128-137

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Análise hídrica, Análise pluviométrica, Período seco , Campos dos Goytacazes, Mudanças Climáticas

Abstract

Campos dos Goytacazes is a municipality in the north of Rio de Janeiro with rainfall characterized by periods of excess precipitation and prolonged droughts, presenting irregular episodes of rainfall distribution in recent years. The analysis of dry periods is essential to understand the climate patterns that affect the region, especially in the current climate change scenario. Studies show that more frequent and prolonged droughts can impact water availability and quality. Therefore, the present work aims to carry out a hydro-rainfall analysis of dry periods (corresponding between the months of April and September) in the municipality between the years 2019 and 2024. From the data collected, it becomes evident the importance of understanding the distribution and intensity of dry periods to support the formulation of public policies for water resource management, strengthening the region's ability to adapt to climate change.

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  • Leandro Rezende Corteze Freitas, Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro
    Mestrado em Engenharia Civil pela Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro. Gerente de Hidrogeotecnia e Recursos Hídricos do Centro de Monitoramento de Desastres.
  • Antônio Ivo Gomes Barbosa, Universidade Federal Fluminense
    Mestrado em Geografia pela Universidade Federal Fluminense. Coordenador de Geoprocessamento do Defesa Civil de Campos dos Goytacazes - RJ.
  • Afonso Rangel Garcez de Azevedo, Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro
    Doutorado em Engenharia Civil pela Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro. Professor Associado da Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro.
  • Eduardo Manuel Rosa Bulhões, Universidade Federal Fluminense
    Doutorado em Dinâmica dos Oceanos e da Terra Pela Universidade Federal Fluminense. Professor na Universidade Federal Fluminense.

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10-12-2025

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Vol. 19 No. 2 (2025): Boletim do Observatório Ambiental - IFF

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Water and rainfall analysis of dry periods in the municipality of Campos dos Goytacazes – RJ. Boletim do Observatório Ambiental Alberto Ribeiro Lamego, [S. l.], v. 19, n. 2, p. 128–137, 2025. DOI: 10.19180/2177-4560.v19n22025p128-137. Disponível em: https://editoraessentia.iff.edu.br/index.php/boletim/article/view/23498.. Acesso em: 14 dec. 2025.