Rainfall loss

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008381",
  "term": "Rainfall loss",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The portion of total precipitation that does not contribute to surface runoff or groundwater recharge, primarily due to interception by vegetation, evaporation, or infiltration into the soil. This concept is central to hydrological modeling and water resource management. It is typically expressed as a volume or depth of water over a given area.",
  "synonyms": [
    "rainfall abstraction",
    "storm loss"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/rainfall-loss/"
}