ABSTRACT
The hydrological characteristics of this small catchment basin which is essentially an agricultural land are described and the available climatic data examined. One of the methods by which climatic picture may be created is by the averages of the several climatic elements particularly thost. on precipitation and temperature. This picture is presented in the form of histograms. The analysis of the characteristics, origin and distribution of the important elements which comprise the climatic complex are presented. During the rainy season the catchment basin is vegetative providing protection from the impact of rainfall for the soil. The soil cover and land use studies show that they are essential factors in analysing the hydrological components. Owing to the present system of land use, the observed surface runoff is low though the runoff potential on the basin is high. Determination of the changes in ground water storage was accomplisaed from an adequate knowledge of the behaviour of the water-table in the basin. The dry and wet season contour maps prepared provide direct visual information relating to the slope of the water-table. Depth to dry season water table can be estimated at any point on the oatchment basin using a simple formula evolved. It is only during the dry season that the entire population of Bomo village appreciate fully the ground water resources for their needs. In solving the equation of the hydrologic equilibrium, advantage was taken of the basin' s ground water and climatic characteristics