This comprehensive textbook combines the theoretical principles of engineering hydrology together with their practical applications, using modern industry-standard software. The textbook is written by the combination of a practitioner of water resources engineering with over 30 years of professional experience and a highly respected academic and recognized world authority in hydrology. Examples are drawn from global case studies, with exercises available online. The book begins with a review of the necessary mathematics and statistical hydrology. The underlying principles of the geographic information systems are discussed. In addition to topics covering fundamental concepts, separate chapters are devoted to reservoir operations, water resources management, climate change, and various methods of optimizing hydrologic models for calibration and validation. This textbook will prove to be indispensable for advanced students in civil, environmental, and agricultural engineering, preparing them to confidently join the industrial sector. It will also be an indispensable reference textbook for practicing engineers, bringing them up to date with modern techniques in applied hydrology.

‘Applied Hydrology is a well-written textbook that provides an in-depth treatment of the principles of applied hydrology, with excellent illustrations, examples, exercises, and numerous references. This book will serve students - both graduate and undergraduate - as well as practicing professionals, and is a valuable reference for the members of the research community.’

Venkataraman Lakshmi - University of Virginia; President-Elect, Hydrology Section, American Geophysical Union

‘Altogether different from many other books which address hydrology: this book addresses all essential theories and methods of applied hydrology in detail, and at the same time seamlessly integrates the principles with practice using the current industry standard software. All examples given in the book are drawn from real-world cases based on the first author’s rich experience in working on engineering hydrology for over three decades in various corners of the globe. In addition to the fundamental concepts, the book delves deep into many contemporaneous topics such as climate change, reservoir operations, and model optimization techniques. The book is suitable both for an advanced course in applied hydrology at a university and as a companion for practicing civil, environmental, and agricultural engineers.’

Ataul Hannan - Director, Planning Division, Harris County Flood Control District

‘The book Applied Hydrology by Biswajit Mukhopadhyay and Vijay Singh is a very comprehensive handbook on hydrologic methods. Dr. Mukhopadhyay and Dr. Singh have created a book which is one of the most thorough and in-depth coverages of a wide range of hydrologic methods and topics. Not only is this book a great reference, but it is also an excellent how-to for hydrologists across the US and many other countries.’

Jerry L. Cotter - Chief of Water Resources, US Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District

‘Applied Hydrology by Mukhopadhyay and Singh provides an advanced quantitative and mathematical treatment of estimation problems that hydrologists have to deal with. The choice of material is thoughtful and comprehensive, emphasizing both conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills. The book will help prepare both undergraduate and graduate students for the problems they will face in practice.’

Murugesu Sivapalan - University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign

‘The book Applied Hydrology by Mukhopadhyay and Singh provides a clear in-depth presentation of the full range of topics encountered in the professional practice of hydrologic engineering, supported by relevant articulations of foundational principles of mathematics, statistics, and hydrologic science.’

Ralph A. Wurbs - Texas A&M University