Water surplus

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010119",
  "term": "Water surplus",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The condition where the amount of precipitation received in a given area exceeds the combined losses from evapotranspiration and soil moisture storage. This excess water typically leads to runoff into rivers and lakes or recharges groundwater. It is a key component in water balance calculations for a region.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/water-surplus/"
}