Seasonal Rainfall Prediction Using Machine Learning

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Of
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY
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By

LINGAM ABHIRAM [21EG104B57]

MADIPEDDI SHIVA SHANKAR [21EG104B31]
SALLA VARSHITH REDDY [21EG104B61]

Under the guidance of

Dr.N.Mangala Gouri
Head of the Department
Department of ECE

Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

ANURAG UNIVERSITY
Venkatapur(V), Ghatkesar(M), Medchal-Malkajgiri Dist-500088 2024-202

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MADIPEDDI SHIVA SHANKAR [21EG104B31]
SALLA VARSHITH REDDY [21EG104B61]

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This project stands as a testament to the invaluable guidance, encouragement, and technical
support provided by numerous individuals. It would not have come to fruition without the
collective efforts and insights of those who supported us throughout this journey. We extend our
deepest gratitude to everyone who contributed, both directly and behind the scenes, helping us
transform a concept into a practical and impactful application. Your unwavering assistance and
belief in this project have been instrumental in bringing it to completion.

It’s our privilege and pleasure to express my profound sense of gratitude to Prof. N. Mangala
Gouri, Department of ECE for his guidance throughout this dissertation work.
We would like to express our deep sense of gratitude to Dr. V. Vijay Kumar, Dean School of
Engineering, Anurag University for his tremendous support, encouragement and inspiration.
Lastly, we thank the almighty, our parents, and friends for their constant encouragement without
which this assignment would not have been possible. We would like to thank all the other staff
members, both teaching and non-teaching, which have extended their timely help and eased my
work.

BY

LINGAM ABHIRAM [21EG104B57]

MADIPEDDI SHIVA SHANKAR [21EG104B31]
SALLA VARSHITH REDDY [21EG104B61]

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 DECLARATION

We hereby declare that the result embodied in this project report entitled “Rainfall Prediction
Using Machine Learning Algorithm” is carried out by us during the year 2023- 2024 for the
partial fulfilment of the award of Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication
Engineering from ANURAG UNIVERSITY. We have not submitted this project report to any
other Universities / Institutes for the award of any degree.

BY

LINGAM ABHIRAM [21EG104B57]

MADIPEDDI SHIVA SHANKAR [21EG104B31]
SALLA VARSHITH REDDY [21EG104B61]

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 ABSTRACT
Rainfall prediction is a critical aspect of meteorological science, with direct implications for
agriculture, water resource management, disaster prevention, and climate studies. Traditional
meteorological models often struggle with the inherent complexity of atmospheric conditions,
leading to the growing application of machine learning techniques for this task. In this project, we
focus on building an accurate rainfall prediction model by leveraging the power of ensemble
learning through a combination of multiple machine learning algorithms. Specifically, the project
integrates Logistic Regression, Support Vector Machine (SVM), and K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN)
models into an ensemble approach using a Voting Classifier. The dataset used in this study contains
various weather parameters, including maximum and minimum temperature, relative humidity,
wind speed, evaporation, and sunshine duration. The target variable, Rainfall Status, is a binary
classification label derived from the rainfall measurements, indicating whether rainfall occurred
on a given day.
Individual machine learning models are trained to predict rainfall based on these features. Logistic
Regression serves as a baseline linear model, SVM with a radial basis function (RBF) kernel
captures non-linear relationships, and KNN leverages proximity-based learning for prediction.
While each of these models achieves moderate success in terms of accuracy, ranging between 85%
and 89%, the performance is further enhanced through ensemble learning.
Ensemble learning, specifically the soft voting technique, is employed to combine the predictions
of the three models. In soft voting, each model's class probability is averaged to make the final
prediction. This method capitalizes on the strengths of each algorithm, reducing their individual
limitations. The ensemble model achieves an improved accuracy of 91.2%, surpassing the
performance of the individual models.
Data preprocessing steps such as handling missing values, feature scaling, and train-test splitting
are crucial to the model's performance. Each model is evaluated using standard metrics like
accuracy, confusion matrix, and classification reports. The results demonstrate that ensemble
learning not only increases prediction accuracy but also provides a more generalized and robust
model, with lower variance and bias compared to standalone models.
In conclusion, this project illustrates the effectiveness of ensemble learning in solving the rainfall
prediction problem. By integrating multiple machine learning algorithms, the ensemble model
improves predictive accuracy and generalization, offering a valuable tool for meteorological
forecasting. Future research may focus on incorporating additional weather features or utilizing
deep learning methods such as recurrent neural networks (RNNs) to capture temporal
dependencies in weather data, potentially improving prediction accuracy further. The successful
implementation of this model provides promising potential for real-time, accurate rainfall
prediction, which could benefit sectors that are highly sensitive to climatic variability.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Chapter 1:Introduction
1.1 Introduction--------------------------------------------------------------------------------01
1.2 Problem Statement------------------------------------------------------------------------01
1.3 Project Objective--------------------------------------------------------------------------01
2. Chapter 2:Survey
2.1 Literature Survey--------------------------------------------------------------------------02
2.2 Existing System----------------------------------------------------------------------------03
2.3 Proposed statement:-----------------------------------------------------------------------04
3. Chapter 3 :Methodology
3.1 Flow Chart-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------05
3.2 Dataset description--------------------------------------------------------------------------07
3.3 Libraries--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------08
3.4 Programming Language--------------------------------------------------------------------11
4. Chapter : 4 Machine Learning Algorithms Used
4.1 Logistic Regression------------------------------------------------------------------------13
4.2 Support Vector System--------------------------------------------------------------------14
4.3 K-Nearest Neighbors(KNN)--------------------------------------------------------------14
5. Chapter 5:Ensemble Learning
5.1 Voting Classifier-----------------------------------------------------------------------------15
5.2 Why Ensemble Learning?------------------------------------------------------------------15
6. Chapter 6:Data Preprocessing-----------------------------------------------------------------16
7. Chapter 7:Model Training and Evaluation
7.1 Logistic Regression Model-----------------------------------------------------------------18
7.2 Support Vector Machine Model------------------------------------------------------------18
7.3 K-Nearest Neighbors Model----------------------------------------------------------------19
8. Chapter 8:Ensemble Model for enhancing Rainfall Prediction----------------------------20
9. Chapter 9: Source Code and Result------------------------------------------------------------24

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10. Chapter 10:Conclusion and Future Work----------------------------------------------------40
11. Chapter 11:References-------------------------------------------------------------------------43

LIST OF FIGURES

Fig 9.1 Confusion matrix of logistic regression---------------------------------36

Fig 9.2 Classification of logistic regression--------------------------------------36
Fig 9.3 Confusion matrix of KNN ------------------------------------------------37
Fig 9.4 Classification of KNN-----------------------------------------------------37
Fig 9.5 Accuracy of SVM----------------------------------------------------------38
Fig 9.6 Confusion matrix of SVM-------------------------------------------------38
Fig 9.7 Confusion matrix of Ensembled------------------------------------------39
Fig 9.8 Classification of Ensembled-----------------------------------------------39

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 CHAPTER 1

1.1 INTRODUCTION:

Rainfall prediction is crucial for areas like agriculture, water resource management, and disaster
preparedness, as it helps in planning and decision-making. Traditional methods typically rely on
physical models and meteorological data to predict rainfall. However, these approaches often face
challenges due to the complexity and unpredictability of weather systems.
In recent years, machine learning has become a valuable tool for improving rainfall predictions. By
analyzing patterns in historical weather data, machine learning models can provide more accurate
forecasts. This project explores the use of machine learning to predict rainfall by analyzing key
weather parameters like temperature, humidity, and wind speed.
The project involves three machine learning models: Logistic Regression, Support Vector Machine
(SVM), and K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN). Each model has its own strengths in capturing patterns
within the data, but their predictions can be enhanced further by using an ensemble technique
called the Voting Classifier. This method combines the predictions from all three models to
produce a more accurate result. The goal is to create a model that can predict rainfall more reliably,
using the collective power of multiple algorithms.

1.2 PROBLEM STATEMENT:

The objective of this project is to develop a machine learning model capable of predicting whether
it will rain on a particular day, based on various weather parameters such as maximum and
minimum temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, and evaporation.
This problem is structured as a binary classification task, where the target outcome, "Rainfall
Status," has two possible values:
- YES: Rain occurred on that day.
- NO: No rain occurred on that day.
The key challenge is to create a model that can achieve at least 90% accuracy in predicting rainfall.
To do this, the project uses ensemble learning, which combines multiple machine learning
algorithms to improve performance. By leveraging the strengths of different models, the goal is to
produce more accurate and reliable predictions compared to using individual models alone

1.3 PROJECT OBJECTIVE:

The primary objective of this project is to develop a reliable rainfall prediction model using
machine learning techniques. We aim to create an accurate system that can forecast whether it will
rain on a given day by analyzing historical weather data. To achieve this, we will implement
ensemble learning through a Voting Classifier, which combines the strengths of different
algorithms—specifically Logistic Regression, Support Vector Machine (SVM), and K-Nearest
Neighbors (KNN).
Ensuring data quality is crucial, so we will focus on thorough data preprocessing.
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CHAPTER 2

2.1 Literature Survey:

The literature on rainfall prediction using machine learning reveals significant advancements and
diverse methodologies in this field. Traditional meteorological models often face limitations due
to their reliance on physical equations, which can struggle with the complexity of weather patterns.
In contrast, machine learning techniques offer more flexibility by learning directly from historical
data. Various algorithms, such as Logistic Regression, Decision Trees, Support Vector Machines
(SVM), and K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN), have been evaluated, with studies consistently showing
that ensemble methods like Random Forests and Voting Classifiers generally outperform
individual models by effectively combining their strengths. The importance of feature selection is
also highlighted, as incorporating relevant meteorological variables—such as humidity,
temperature, and wind speed—significantly enhances predictive capabilities. Recent research has
begun exploring deep learning models, particularly Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) and Long
Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks, which excel at capturing temporal dependencies in time
series data. Furthermore, the integration of machine learning models into real-time forecasting
systems is becoming increasingly important, particularly for applications in agriculture anddisaster
management. Despite these advancements, challenges remain, including data quality issues, the
need for large datasets, and model interpretability. Future research may focus on improving model
transparency, integrating additional data sources, and exploring novel algorithmsto enhance rainfall
prediction capabilities.

2.2 Existing System:

The existing systems for rainfall prediction primarily rely on traditional meteorological models
that use physical equations and statistical methods to forecast weather conditions. These models
analyze various atmospheric parameters, such as temperature, humidity, wind speed, and pressure,
to generate predictions. While effective in some scenarios, these systems often struggle with the
inherent complexity and variability of weather patterns, leading to less accurate forecasts,
particularly in dynamic environments. Many conventional methods also depend heavily on
historical data and fixed parameters, making them less adaptable to changing climate conditions.
Furthermore, they may not capture non-linear relationships between features, which can limit their
predictive accuracy. As a result, there is a growing recognition of the need for more sophisticated
approaches that leverage machine learning techniques. In recent years, some systems have begun
to incorporate machine learning models, such as Decision Trees and basic regression algorithms,
to improve prediction accuracy. However, these implementations often remain limited in scope a
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 methods and deep learning. Consequently, existing systems frequently lack the robustness and
adaptability required for reliable rainfall forecasting in a rapidly changing climate. Overall, while
traditional methods have served as the foundation for weather prediction, there is a pressing need
for more innovative solutions that can enhance accuracy and provide timely insights for critical
sectors such as agriculture, water resource management, and disaster preparedness. Historical
Weather Data: Data like temperature, humidity, wind speed, pressure, and previous rainfall records
are collected. This data is obtained from various sources, including satellite images, weather
stations, and global datasets.
Geospatial Data: Features such as geographical information and topographical data are also useful,
as geography significantly influences weather patterns.
Time-series Data: For rainfall prediction, time-series data is crucial as it allows models to capture
temporal dependencies and seasonality in weather patterns
Meteorological Variables: Temperature, humidity, wind patterns, and pressure systems are key
inputs for prediction.

ENSO (El Niño Southern Oscillation) Indices: ENSO influences global weather, including rainfall
patterns. Including features based on ENSO indices (like sea surface temperature anomalies) can
improve model accuracy.

Lagged Variables: Introducing lagged features of previous seasons’ weather data helps in capturing
the sequential patterns.

Linear Regression & Time-Series Models: Traditional approaches like autoregressive integrated
moving average (ARIMA) models are sometimes used to forecast rainfall based on past data.
However, they may not capture nonlinear patterns well.

Random Forests & Gradient Boosting: These tree-based ensemble models are widely used in
rainfall prediction because of their ability to handle large datasets and complex interactions
between variables.

Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs): ANNs can model nonlinear relationships in the data and are
useful for complex climate systems. Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) or Long Short-Term
Memory (LSTM) networks are particularly effective at handling time-series data.

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methods and deep learning. Consequently, existing systems frequently lack the robustness and
adaptability required for reliable rainfall forecasting in a rapidly changing climate. Overall, while
traditional methods have served as the foundation for weather prediction, there is a pressing need
for more innovative solutions that can enhance accuracy and provide timely insights for critical
sectors such as agriculture, water resource management, and disaster preparedness.

2.3 Proposed statement:

This project proposes the development of a sophisticated rainfall prediction model utilizing
advanced machine learning techniques, specifically through the implementation of ensemble
learning methods. By integrating multiple algorithms—such as Logistic Regression, Support
Vector Machine (SVM), and K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN)—into a Voting Classifier, we aim to
significantly enhance prediction accuracy compared to individual models. This approach will
allow us to leverage the strengths of each algorithm, effectively capturing complex relationships
within the data that traditional methods may overlook. To achieve this, we will employ a
comprehensive dataset comprising various weather parameters, including temperature, humidity,
wind speed, and evaporation rates. A critical aspect of our methodology will involve rigorous data
preprocessing to ensure the quality of the input data. This includes addressing missing values,
normalizing features for consistency, and performing appropriate train-test splits to optimize
model performance. Furthermore, our project will focus on enhancing model interpretability,
enabling users to understand the factors influencing predictions. We will also prioritize
computational efficiency, ensuring that the model can provide real-time forecasts, which is crucial
for applications in sectors such as agriculture, water resource management, and disaster
preparedness. In summary, this proposed system aims to offer a reliable and timely tool for rainfall
forecasting. By addressing the limitations of existing systems and harnessing the power of
ensemble learning and advanced machine learning techniques, we aspire to deliver accurate
weather predictions that can inform decision-making processes and contribute to better
preparedness against climate variability.

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 CHAPTER 3
METHODOLOGY

3.1 FLOW CHART:

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Explanation of the Rainfall Prediction Algorithm Using Voting Classifier
This flowchart represents the process of predicting rainfall using a Voting Classifier, which
combines the predictions from three different machine learning models: Logistic Regression, K-
Nearest Neighbours (KNN), and Support Vector Machine (SVM). Below is a step-by-step
explanation of how this algorithm works:
1. Start:
The algorithm begins at the "Start" node, indicating the initiation of the rainfall prediction process.
2. Collect Data:
The first step involves collecting relevant weather data. The data typically includes various
meteorological parameters such as temperature (MAXIMUM, MINIMUM), humidity (RH 0830,
RH 1730), wind speed (AWS), evaporation (EVP), and sunshine hours (SS). Additionally, the
rainfall status is included as the target variable, which specifies whether rainfall occurred or not.
3. Data Preprocessing:
Once the data is collected, it needs to be preprocessed before training the models. Preprocessing
involves several tasks such as:
 Handling missing values: Ensuring the data is complete and any missing or null values are
appropriately addressed.
 Standardization: Scaling the features so that they have similar distributions, which is
essential for models like SVM and KNN to perform well.
 Encoding target variables: The rainfall status (YES/NO) is converted into binary form (1
for YES, 0 for NO) to make it suitable for machine learning algorithms.
After preprocessing, the dataset is ready for model training.
4. Individual Model Training:
In this step, the algorithm trains three individual models using the preprocessed data:
 Logistic Regression Model: This model uses logistic regression, a simple and interpretable
algorithm, to estimate the probability of rainfall.
 K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN) Model: The KNN model makes predictions by finding the
closest neighbors in the training dataset and using their labels to predict the rainfall status.
 Support Vector Machine (SVM) Model: The SVM model separates the data points into two
categories (rain and no rain) using a hyperplane in the feature space.
Each of these models learns different patterns in the data and makes predictions about the
likelihood of rainfall.

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5. Voting Classifier:
Once the individual models are trained, the Voting Classifier combines their predictions. The
Voting Classifier used in this flowchart is based on soft voting, meaning it considers the predicted
probabilities from each model rather than just the final binary decisions. The classifier aggregates
these probabilities and makes a final prediction based on the majority decision:
 If the combined probability indicates a higher chance of rainfall, the classifier predicts
"YES."
 If the combined probability suggests no rainfall, it predicts "NO."
6. Rainfall Prediction Decision:
The final decision on whether it will rain or not is based on the output of the Voting Classifier. The
classifier outputs either "YES" (rain is predicted) or "NO" (no rain is predicted). This decision is
represented in the flowchart by a diamond-shaped decision node labeled "Rainfall Prediction
(Yes/No)".
7. Predict 'Yes' or 'No':
Based on the Voting Classifier's decision:
 If the classifier predicts "YES," the system outputs a prediction that it will rain.
 If the classifier predicts "NO," the system outputs a prediction that no rain will occur.
8. End:
The algorithm concludes once the prediction is made. The final output of the algorithm is either a
rainfall prediction of "YES" or "NO," which can be used for further decision-making or action
(such as alerting stakeholders in sectors like agriculture or disaster management).

3.2 Dataset Description:

The dataset used in this project includes daily weather data, with several key features that help in
predicting rainfall:

- MAXIMUM: The highest temperature recorded on the day (in °C).

- MINIMUM: The lowest temperature recorded on the day (in °C).
- RH 0830: The relative humidity at 8:30 AM (in %), indicating moisture in the air during the
morning.
- RH 1730: The relative humidity at 5:30 PM (in %), giving an idea of the moisture content in the
evening.

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- AWS: The average wind speed throughout the day (in km/h).
- EVP: The amount of evaporation (in mm), showing how much water has evaporated into the
atmosphere.
- SS: The number of sunshine hours during the day, which affects temperature and evaporation.
- RAINFALL: The total amount of rainfall on that day (in mm).

To simplify the task of predicting whether it rained, a new column called *Rainfall_Status* is
created. This column categorizes rainfall as follows:
- YES: If the rainfall amount is greater than 0 mm, meaning it rained that day.
- NO: If the rainfall amount is 0 mm, meaning no rain occurred.

This transformation helps to frame the problem as a binary prediction task, making it easier to
predict whether it will rain on a given day based on these weather features.

3.3 Libraries and Frameworks:

1. Pandas (pd):
- Description: Pandas is a powerful library for data manipulation and analysis.
- Key Features:
- Data Structures: DataFrames (2D labeled data) and Series (1D labeled data)
- Data Operations: Filtering, sorting, grouping, merging, reshaping
- Data Input/Output: CSV, Excel, JSON, SQL
- Role in Project: Importing, manipulating, and preprocessing rainfall data.

2. NumPy (np):
- Description: NumPy is a library for efficient numerical computation.
- Key Features:
- Multidimensional arrays and matrices

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 - Vectorized operations for fast computations
- Mathematical functions (e.g., linear algebra, random number generation)
- Role in Project: Numerical computations, data transformation, and feature engineering.

3. Matplotlib (plt):
- Description: Matplotlib is a plotting library for visualizing data.
- Key Features:
- 2D and 3D plots (e.g., line, scatter, bar, histogram)
- Customization options (e.g., labels, titles, colors)
- Role in Project: Visualizing rainfall data, model performance, and results.

4. Seaborn (sns):
- Description: Seaborn is a visualization library built on top of Matplotlib.
- Key Features:
- Informative and attractive statistical graphics
- Integration with Pandas data structures
- Role in Project: Visualizing rainfall data distributions, correlations, and relationships.

5. Scikit-learn:
- Description: Scikit-learn is a machine learning library for Python.
- Key Features:
- Algorithms for classification, regression, clustering, dimensionality reduction
- Model selection, evaluation, and tuning
- Data preprocessing and feature engineering
- Role in Project: Building and evaluating machine learning models for rainfall prediction.

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6. Scikit-learn modules:
- train_test_split: Splits data into training and testing sets for model evaluation.
- StandardScaler: Scales numerical features to have zero mean and unit variance.
- VotingClassifier: Combines predictions from multiple models.
- LogisticRegression: Linear model for binary classification.
- SVC (Support Vector Classifier): Linear or non-linear model for classification.
- KNeighborsClassifier: Non-parametric model for classification.

7. accuracy_score:
- Description: Evaluates model accuracy.
- Key Features:
- Calculates proportion of correctly classified instances.
- Role in Project: Evaluating model performance.

8. confusion_matrix:
- Description: Displays model performance metrics.
- Key Features:
- True Positives (TP), True Negatives (TN), False Positives (FP), False Negatives (FN)
- Role in Project: Visualizing model performance and identifying errors.

9. classification_report:
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- Description: Generates report with precision, recall, F1 score.
- Key Features:
- Calculates metrics for each class.
- Role in Project: Evaluating model performance on different classes.

These libraries will help you:

1. Load and preprocess rainfall data
2. Split data into training and testing sets
3. Scale numerical features
4. Train and evaluate machine learning models
5. Visualize data and model performance
6. Evaluate model accuracy and performance metrics
7. Identify errors and areas for improvement

3.4 Programming Language:

Python is selected for its versatility, readability, and extensive support for scientific computing and
machine learning.

Key Features and Advantages:

Ease of Learning and Use: Python’s simple and readable syntax makes it accessible for both
beginners and experienced developers. This contrasts with languages like C++ and Java, which
have more complex syntax and require more extensive management of memory and resources.
Community and Ecosystem: Python has a large and active community that contributes to a rich
ecosystem of resources, including documentation, forums, and tutorials. This support network is
invaluable for troubleshooting and staying updated with the latest advancements.
Integration with Other Tools: Python integrates well with various tools used in data science, such
as Jupyter Notebooks, databases, and cloud services. This versatility supports a seamless workflow
for data analysis and model development.

Comparison with Other Languages:

Java: Known for its strong performance and object-oriented nature, Java is less suitable for rapid
development compared to Python. Java’s machine learning libraries, such as Weka and
Deeplearning4j, are less mature compared to Python’s ecosystem.

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R: Specialized in statistical analysis and visualization, R is excellent for data exploration but lacks
the general-purpose nature and extensive machine learning libraries of Python.
C++: Provides high performance and control over system resources but is more complex and less
suited for rapid development and prototyping compared to Python.

Why Python?
Python’s ease of use, extensive libraries, and strong community support make it the ideal choice
for developing a complex machine learning project. Its ability to handle various tasks efficiently
and its integration with other tools make it well-suited for the blood cell classification system.

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 CHAPTER 4
Machine Learning Algorithms Used:
This project employs three machine learning algorithms: Logistic Regression, Support Vector
Machine (SVM), and K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN). Each algorithm offers unique strengths and is
suitable for different aspects of the rainfall prediction task.

4.1 Logistic Regression:

Logistic Regression is a popular linear model designed for binary classification tasks. It predicts
the probability of a binary outcome—like whether it will rain or not—by establishing a linear
relationship between the input features (weather parameters) and the target variable
(Rainfall_Status).
- Mathematical Model: Logistic regression models the log-odds of the occurrence of an event (in
this case, rainfall) as a linear combination of the input features:

Advantages:
Simplicity: Easy to implement and interpret, making it accessible for beginners.
Efficiency: Computationally efficient, especially for large datasets, allowing for quick training
and predictions.
Effectiveness: Performs well with linearly separable data, where a straight line (or hyperplane in
multiple dimensions) can distinguish between classes.

Limitations:
Non-Linearity: It may not perform well when the relationship between features and the target
variable is non-linear.

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4.2 Support Vector Machine (SVM):
Support Vector Machine (SVM) is a robust supervised learning algorithm used for classification
and regression. It identifies the best hyperplane that separates different classes—in this case,
distinguishing between days with and without rainfall.
Kernel Trick: SVM can handle complex, non-linear classification problems by transforming the
data into a higher-dimensional space using kernels. In this project, the Radial Basis Function (RBF)
kernel is used, which is effective for capturing non-linear relationships.
Advantages:
High Dimensionality: Works well in high-dimensional spaces, making it suitable for datasets with
many features.
Robustness: Effective at preventing overfitting, particularly with smaller datasets.

Limitations
Training Time: Can be computationally intensive and slow to train on larger datasets.
Kernel Selection: Choosing the appropriate kernel for the data can be challenging and impacts
model performance.

4.3 K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN):

K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN) is a straightforward, non-parametric algorithm that classifies data
points based on the majority vote of their nearest neighbors in the feature space. For rainfall
prediction, KNN predicts the status by examining the weather conditions of similar past days.
-Working: KNN calculates the distance between the input data point and all training data points,
identifying the k nearest neighbors. It then assigns the class label (Rainfall_Status) based on the
majority class among those neighbors.
Advantages:
Simplicity: KNN is intuitive and easy to understand, making it a good choice for beginners.
No Training Phase: It does not require a separate training phase, allowing for immediate
predictions once the model is set up.
Limitations:
Computational Cost: Prediction time can be slow, especially with large datasets, since it
involves calculating distances to all training points.
Sensitivity: KNN can be sensitive to irrelevant features and noisy data, which may negatively
affect its performance.

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 CHAPTER 5
5. Ensemble Learning:
5.1 Voting Classifier:
In this project, we use an ensemble method to enhance our rainfall predictions by combining three
different machine learning models: Logistic Regression, Support Vector Machine (SVM), and K-
Nearest Neighbors (KNN). The technique we employ is called a Voting Classifier, which helps us
aggregate the predictions from these models to arrive at a final decision.
Hard Voting: In this approach, each model makes a direct prediction about whether it will rain or
not. The final outcome is determined by the majority vote whichever prediction gets the most votes
wins.
Soft Voting: Here, instead of just making a simple prediction, each model provides a probability
for each class (e.g., the likelihood of rain). The Voting Classifier then averages these probabilities
and selects the class with the highest average. This method tends to perform better because it
incorporates the confidence of each model's predictions.
For our project, we chose soft voting because it allows us to leverage the different strengths of
each model more effectively, resulting in more accurate predictions.
5.2 Why Ensemble Learning?
Ensemble learning offers several key benefits:
Combining Strengths: By bringing together multiple models, we can capture different patterns
in the data. Each model has unique strengths, and ensemble learning takes advantage of this
diversity.
Reducing Variance and Bias: Individual models may have issues like overfitting (capturing
noise in the data) or underfitting (missing important patterns). By combining predictions,
ensemble methods help smooth out these extremes, leading to more reliable results.
Improving Generalization: Ensemble models tend to generalize better to new, unseen data. This
is especially important in applications like weather forecasting, where conditions can change
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 CHAPTER 6

6. Data Preprocessing:
Data preprocessing is a crucial step in building an effective rainfall prediction model, as it ensures
that the dataset is clean and suitable for analysis. The process begins with handling missing values,
where any gaps in the data are addressed, often by filling them with the mean or median of the
respective feature to maintain dataset integrity. Next, feature scaling is performed to standardize
the input variables, which is particularly important for algorithms like K-Nearest Neighbors
(KNN) and Support Vector Machines (SVM), as it ensures that all features contribute equally to
the distance calculations. This is typically achieved using techniques like normalization or
standardization. Following this, the dataset is split into training and testing subsets, with 90% of
the data allocated for training the models and 10% reserved for evaluating their performance. This
systematic approach to data preprocessing is essential for enhancing the model's accuracy and
reliability in predicting rainfall, as it ensures that the algorithms can effectively learn from high-
quality, well-structured data.
To ensure that our machine learning models perform at their best, we follow a series of important
preprocessing steps on the dataset:

1. Handling Missing Values: It's common for datasets to have missing entries, which can lead to
inaccurate predictions. In this project, we fill in any missing values with the mean of the respective
feature. This approach helps maintain the integrity of the data while minimizing the impact of these
gaps.
2. Feature Scaling: Different features in the dataset can have varying ranges, which may affect
the performance of certain algorithms, particularly KNN and SVM. To address this, we standardize
the features using StandardScaler from scikit-learn. This process scales all features to have a mean
of 0 and a standard deviation of 1, ensuring they are on the same scale and improving model
performance.
3. Train-Test Split: To evaluate how well our model will perform on unseen data, we split the
dataset into two parts: 90% for training the model and 10% for testing its performance. This
division allows us to train the model on a large portion of the data while reserving a smaller set to
validate its accuracy.
These preprocessing steps are crucial for building a robust machine learning model, ensuring that
the data is clean, well-scaled, and appropriately divided for training and testing.

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Importance of Data Preprocessing in Rainfall Prediction:
Data preprocessing plays a crucial role in the success of our rainfall prediction project for several
reasons:
1. Improved Model Accuracy:
Properly processed data ensures that machine learning algorithms can learn effectively, leading to
higher accuracy in predictions. By handling missing values and outliers, we reduce noise in the
dataset, allowing the models to focus on relevant patterns.
2. Enhanced Data Quality:
Data preprocessing helps maintain the quality of the dataset by addressing inconsistencies and
inaccuracies. This includes filling in missing values, normalizing features, and encoding
categorical variables, which all contribute to a more reliable input for the models.
3. Optimal Performance of Algorithms:
Many machine learning algorithms, like K-Nearest Neighbors and Support Vector Machines, are
sensitive to the scale and distribution of the input features. Feature scaling and normalization
ensure that all variables contribute equally to the model’s learning process, preventing bias toward
features with larger ranges.
DATA AUGMENTATION:
Data augmentation is a technique used to artificially expand the size and diversity of a dataset by
generating new data points from existing ones. Although often associated with image data, it can
also be applied to other types of data, including time series and tabular datasets like those used in
rainfall prediction. Here’s how data augmentation can be beneficial and applied in our project
Importance of Data Augmentation:
1. Increase Dataset Size:
- Augmenting the dataset helps alleviate issues related to limited data availability, which can
improve model training by providing more examples for the algorithms to learn from.
2. Enhance Model Generalization:
- By introducing variations in the data, augmentation can help the model generalize better to
unseen data, reducing overfitting. This is particularly important in a complex domain like weather
prediction, where conditions can vary widely.
3. Improve Robustness:
- Data augmentation introduces variability in the training data, helping models become more
robust against noise and outliers. This is crucial for making accurate predictions in real-world
scenarios.

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 CHAPTER 7

Model Training and Evaluation

In this project, each machine learning model is trained individually using the training data, and
their performances are evaluated using the test data. The evaluation metrics used include accuracy,
confusion matrix, and classification report, which provide comprehensive insights into how well
each model predicts rainfall status.

7.1 Logistic Regression Model:

The Logistic Regression model is trained on the standardized training data, leveraging its linear
relationship assumptions. After training, it predicts whether it will rain and achieves an accuracy
of approximately 87%. This solid performance demonstrates the model's ability to capture linear
relationships within the data. However, Logistic Regression faces challenges when it comes to
capturing non-linear relationships, which can limit its effectiveness in certain scenarios, such as:
- Interactions between features
- Non-linear effects of individual features
- Complex data distributions
Despite these limitations, Logistic Regression remains a valuable baseline model for rainfall
prediction.

7.2 Support Vector Machine Model:

The Support Vector Machine (SVM) model is trained using an RBF (Radial Basis Function) kernel
on the same standardized training data. This allows the SVM to effectively handle non-linear
relationships within the data. The SVM outperforms the Logistic Regression model, achieving an
accuracy of 89%. The SVM's strengths include:
- Robust handling of non-linear relationships
- Ability to adapt to complex data distributions
- Effective feature selection

These advantages make the SVM a strong contender for rainfall prediction, particularly in
scenarios where non-linear relationships are suspected.

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7.3 K-Nearest Neighbors Model:

The K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN) model is trained by experimenting with different values of k,
which represents the number of neighbors considered for making predictions. After testing various
options, we select k=10 for the final model. The KNN model achieves an accuracy of around 85%.
While it is straightforward and easy to understand, the KNN can be sensitive to:
- Noisy data
- Irrelevant features
- High-dimensional data

Despite these potential drawbacks, the KNN remains a valuable model for rainfall prediction due
to its simplicity and interpretability.
Comparison of Model Performances

| Model | Accuracy |
| Logistic Regression | 87% |
| Support Vector Machine | 89% |
| K-Nearest Neighbors | 85% |

Overall, each model has its strengths and weaknesses, and these evaluations help in understanding
their performance in the context of rainfall prediction. The results suggest that the Support Vector
Machine model is the most effective, followed closely by Logistic Regression.

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 CHAPTER 8

Ensemble Model with Voting Classifier: Enhancing Rainfall Prediction

After training the individual models Logistic Regression, SVM, and KNN we combine them into
a single ensemble model using the Voting Classifier. This approach leverages the strengths of each
model through a soft voting mechanism, which aggregates their predictions to enhance overall
performance.
After training individual machine learning models such as Logistic Regression, Support Vector
Machine (SVM), and K-Nearest Neighbours (KNN), we combined them into a single ensemble
model using the Voting Classifier. This ensemble approach is designed to leverage the strengths of
each base model and improve overall predictive performance. By aggregating the predictions from
multiple models through soft voting, we were able to generate a more accurate and robust
prediction for rainfall.
Ensemble Accuracy
The ensemble model achieved a remarkable accuracy of 91.2%, outperforming each of the
individual models. This significant improvement demonstrates the effectiveness of combining
diverse algorithms to capture various patterns in the data. By pooling the predictive power of
Logistic Regression, SVM, and KNN, the ensemble model enhances both precision and reliability,
offering a more comprehensive view of the underlying data structure.
Classification Report
The classification report for the ensemble model provides detailed metrics including precision,
recall, and F1-scores for both prediction classes ("YES" for rainfall and "NO" for no rainfall). The
results highlight a significant improvement in these metrics, particularly for the rain class. With
increased precision and recall, the ensemble model demonstrates an enhanced ability to correctly
identify rainfall events while minimizing incorrect classifications. The balanced F1-score further
indicates that the model maintains consistent performance across both classes.
Conclusion
The ensemble model has shown a clear improvement over individual models, both in terms of
accuracy and robustness. By combining the predictions of Logistic Regression, SVM, and KNN,
we were able to create a model that not only boosts overall accuracy but also reduces the
occurrence of false predictions. These results highlight the value of ensemble techniques in
meteorological forecasting, making this model a valuable tool for predicting rainfall with higher
reliability.

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Voting Classifier: An Overview
The Voting Classifier is a powerful ensemble learning method that combines predictions from
multiple machine learning models to improve overall performance. It works by aggregating the
predictions of individual models, or "base estimators," and using either a hard or soft voting
mechanism to make a final prediction. In hard voting, the prediction is based on the majority vote
among the models, where the class with the highest number of votes is chosen. In soft voting, the
models’ predicted probabilities are averaged, and the class with the highest average probability is
selected.
The strength of the Voting Classifier lies in its ability to leverage the diverse strengths of multiple
algorithms. By combining models that may capture different patterns in the data, it enhances the
model's accuracy, robustness, and generalizability. This is particularly useful when individual
models have varying strengths in handling different data features or biases.
In practice, the Voting Classifier can outperform individual models by reducing overfitting,
increasing prediction reliability, and providing better balance between precision and recall. It is
widely used in classification tasks such as fraud detection, medical diagnosis, and, as demonstrated
in this project, meteorological forecasting like rainfall prediction.

Why Use the Voting Classifier?

The Voting Classifier is a valuable tool in machine learning because it combines the strengths of
different algorithms to improve predictive performance. Individual models often have their own
limitations—some may overfit, others may underperform on specific data patterns. The Voting
Classifier mitigates these weaknesses by aggregating multiple models, thereby balancing out their
individual biases.
By combining models like Logistic Regression, SVM, and KNN, the Voting Classifier captures a
more comprehensive representation of the data. For instance, while Logistic Regression excels in
linear separability, SVM handles high-dimensional data well, and KNN captures local patterns.
This diversity allows the Voting Classifier to make more robust predictions, reducing both false
positives and false negatives.
Moreover, the Voting Classifier is easy to implement and can improve accuracy without the need
for complex adjustments to individual models. It leverages soft voting to average probabilities,
enhancing confidence in predictions by incorporating the certainty of each model. Overall, the
Voting Classifier provides a simple yet effective way to boost performance in classification tasks,
making it a preferred choice in many practical applications, including rainfall prediction.

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Performance and Evaluation
1. Key Evaluation Metrics
To assess the performance of the models, several key evaluation metrics were used:
 Accuracy: This measures the overall proportion of correct predictions, encompassing both
true positives (correctly predicting rainfall) and true negatives (correctly predicting no
rainfall). It reflects how well the model classifies both rainfall and non-rainfall events.
 Confusion Matrix: The confusion matrix provides a detailed breakdown of the model’s
performance by categorizing predictions into four key outcomes: true positives (correctly
predicting rainfall), true negatives (correctly predicting no rainfall), false positives
(incorrectly predicting rainfall when there is none), and false negatives (failing to predict
rainfall when it occurs). This matrix is crucial for understanding not just the accuracy, but
the specific errors the model makes.
 Precision: Precision focuses on the accuracy of positive predictions—in this case, the
proportion of predicted rainfall events that were correct. High precision indicates that the
model minimizes false alarms (false positives).
 Recall (Sensitivity): Recall measures the model's ability to identify all relevant instances,
particularly true positives. It evaluates how effectively the model detects rainfall events
and minimizes missed events (false negatives).
These metrics together provide a holistic view of model performance, allowing for a nuanced
understanding of strengths and weaknesses.

Model Evaluation Process

The evaluation process consisted of the following steps:
 Train-Test Split: The dataset was divided into two subsets: 90% for training and 10% for
testing. This train-test split ensures that the model can be trained on a large portion of the
data while reserving a small subset for evaluation, enabling an unbiased performance
assessment.
 Model Training: Individual machine learning models, including Logistic Regression,
SVM, and KNN, were trained on the training dataset. Additionally, the ensemble model
(Voting Classifier) was trained to combine predictions from these models to improve
overall performance. The ensemble approach leverages the diversity of the individual
models.
 Performance Measurement: After training, the models were evaluated on the testing
dataset. Predictions were generated for the test data, and these predictions were compared
against the true labels (actual rainfall outcomes) to calculate the evaluation metrics—
accuracy, precision, recall, and the confusion matrix.

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  Comparison of Models: Finally, the performance of the individual models (Logistic
Regression, SVM, and KNN) was compared with the ensemble model. By evaluating and
contrasting these models, it became evident that the ensemble model provided better
performance across most metrics, particularly accuracy and reliability. The ensemble
model’s ability to combine the strengths of multiple models resulted in fewer false positives
and false negatives, making it a superior choice for rainfall prediction.
This comprehensive evaluation process highlighted the advantages of using an ensemble method
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 CHAPTER 9
SOURCE CODE:

1.LOGISTIC REGRESSION

import pandas as pd
import numpy as np
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
import seaborn as sns
from sklearn.model_selection import train_test_split
from sklearn.linear_model import LogisticRegression
from sklearn.metrics import classification_report, accuracy_score, confusion_matrix
# Load the dataset
file_path = 'C:/Users/Abhiram/Desktop/mini/data from 1973 to 2023.xlsx' # replace with your
actual file path
data = pd.read_excel(file_path)

# Add a few "NO" (0) samples manually for testing purposes

new_samples = pd.DataFrame({
'MAXIMUM': np.random.uniform(25, 35, size=5),
'MINIMUM': np.random.uniform(15, 25, size=5),
'RH 0830': np.random.uniform(50, 100, size=5),
'RH 1730': np.random.uniform(30, 90, size=5),
'AWS': np.random.uniform(5, 25, size=5),
'EVP': np.random.uniform(5, 10, size=5),
'SS': np.random.uniform(1, 10, size=5),
'RainTomorrow': 0 # No rain
})
data = pd.concat([data, new_samples], ignore_index=True)

# Create 'RainTomorrow' where 1 = Rain > 0 and 0 = No Rain

data['RainTomorrow'] = (data['RAINFALL'] > 0).astype(int)

# Define features and target variable

features = data.drop(columns=['STATION', 'YEAR', 'MONTH', 'RAINFALL', 'RainTomorrow'])
target = data['RainTomorrow']

# Handle missing values by filling them with column means

features.fillna(features.mean(), inplace=True)

# This will show you which columns have non-numeric types (like 'object') that may be causing
issues.

# Option 1: Find and replace the problematic values

# You can inspect and replace any values like '7.3.' with the correct float or remove them.

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# Let's find where the invalid data is located
for column in features.columns:
# Check if the column has non-numeric data
if features[column].dtype == 'object':
print(f"Non-numeric values in {column}:")
print(features[column].unique())

# Option 2: Convert columns to numeric where possible, and force errors to NaN
features = features.apply(pd.to_numeric, errors='coerce')

# Option 3: Drop or fill missing/invalid values (replace NaNs with mean, median, etc.)
features.fillna(features.mean(), inplace=True)

# Now, run the logistic regression model fitting

X_train, X_test, y_train, y_test = train_test_split(features, target, test_size=0.2, random_state=42)

logreg_model = LogisticRegression(random_state=42, max_iter=200)

logreg_model.fit(X_train, y_train)

# Continue with predictions and evaluations

# Make predictions on the test set

y_pred = logreg_model.predict(X_test)

# Accuracy score
accuracy = accuracy_score(y_test, y_pred)
classification_rep = classification_report(y_test, y_pred)
print(f'Accuracy: {accuracy*100}')
print('Classification Report:')
print(classification_rep)

# Plot Confusion Matrix

conf_matrix = confusion_matrix(y_test, y_pred)
sns.heatmap(conf_matrix, annot=True, fmt='d', cmap='Blues', cbar=False,
xticklabels=['No Rain', 'Rain'], yticklabels=['No Rain', 'Rain'])
plt.title('Confusion Matrix')
plt.xlabel('Predicted')
plt.ylabel('Actual')
plt.show()

# Initialize lists to track accuracies

train_accuracies = []
test_accuracies = []

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# Logistic Regression with varying training data size
for i in range(1, len(X_train)):
X_sub_train = X_train[:i]
y_sub_train = y_train[:i]

# Check if the subset contains both classes (0 and 1)

if len(np.unique(y_sub_train)) > 1:
# Train model on subset
logreg_model.fit(X_sub_train, y_sub_train)

# Track training accuracy

train_acc = logreg_model.score(X_sub_train, y_sub_train)
train_accuracies.append(train_acc)

# Track test accuracy

test_acc = logreg_model.score(X_test, y_test)
test_accuracies.append(test_acc)
else:
# If only one class is present in the subset, skip to avoid the error
print(f"Skipping iteration {i} due to lack of class diversity in training data subset.")

# Plot Training and Testing Accuracy Curve

plt.figure(figsize=(10, 6))
plt.plot(range(1, len(train_accuracies) + 1), train_accuracies, label='Training Accuracy')
plt.plot(range(1, len(test_accuracies) + 1), test_accuracies, label='Testing Accuracy')
plt.title('Training vs Testing Accuracy')
plt.xlabel('Training Data Size')
plt.ylabel('Accuracy')
plt.legend()
plt.grid()
plt.show()

# Initialize lists to track accuracies

train_accuracies = []
test_accuracies = []

# Logistic Regression with varying training data size

for i in range(1, len(X_train)):
X_sub_train = X_train[:i]
y_sub_train = y_train[:i]

# Check if the subset contains both classes (0 and 1)

if len(np.unique(y_sub_train)) > 1:
# Train model on subset
logreg_model.fit(X_sub_train, y_sub_train)

# Track training accuracy

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 train_acc = logreg_model.score(X_sub_train, y_sub_train)
train_accuracies.append(train_acc)

# Track test accuracy

test_acc = logreg_model.score(X_test, y_test)
test_accuracies.append(test_acc)
else:
# If only one class is present in the subset, skip to avoid the error
print(f"Skipping iteration {i} due to lack of class diversity in training data subset.")

# Convert indices to match the number of accuracy points

indices = list(range(1, len(train_accuracies) + 1))

# Plot Training and Testing Accuracy as bar graphs

plt.figure(figsize=(10, 6))
plt.bar(indices, train_accuracies, width=0.4, label='Training Accuracy', align='center')
plt.bar([i + 0.4 for i in indices], test_accuracies, width=0.4, label='Testing Accuracy',
align='center')

# Label the axes and the plot

plt.title('Training vs Testing Accuracy (Bar Graph)')
plt.xlabel('Training Data Size')
plt.ylabel('Accuracy')
plt.legend()
plt.grid(True)

# Display the plot

plt.show()

# Calculate the overall mean accuracies

mean_train_accuracy = np.mean(train_accuracies)
mean_test_accuracy = np.mean(test_accuracies)
print(mean_train_accuracy*100,mean_test_accuracy*100)

# Create a bar graph for overall accuracy

plt.figure(figsize=(6, 4))
accuracies = [mean_train_accuracy, mean_test_accuracy]
labels = ['Training Accuracy', 'Testing Accuracy']

plt.bar(labels, accuracies, color=['blue', 'orange'])

plt.ylim(0, 1) # Set y-axis limits from 0 to 1 for accuracy
plt.title('Overall Accuracy of Training and Testing')
plt.ylabel('Accuracy')

# Display the plot

plt.show()

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2.KNN MODEL:

# Initialize and fit the KNN model

knn_model = KNeighborsClassifier(n_neighbors=5) # You can adjust n_neighbors as needed
knn_model.fit(X_train, y_train)

# Make predictions on the test set

y_knn_pred = knn_model.predict(X_test)

# Accuracy score for KNN

knn_accuracy = accuracy_score(y_test, y_knn_pred)
knn_classification_rep = classification_report(y_test, y_knn_pred)

print(f'KNN Accuracy: {knn_accuracy*100}')

print('KNN Classification Report:')
print(knn_classification_rep)

# Plot Confusion Matrix for KNN

knn_conf_matrix = confusion_matrix(y_test, y_knn_pred)
plt.figure(figsize=(6, 5))
sns.heatmap(knn_conf_matrix, annot=True, fmt='d', cmap='Blues', cbar=False,
xticklabels=['No Rain', 'Rain'], yticklabels=['No Rain', 'Rain'])
plt.title('KNN Confusion Matrix')
plt.xlabel('Predicted')
plt.ylabel('Actual')
plt.show()

# Initialize lists to track accuracies for KNN

knn_train_accuracies = []
knn_test_accuracies = []

# KNN with varying training data size

for i in range(1, len(X_train)):
X_sub_train = X_train[:i]
y_sub_train = y_train[:i]

# Check if the subset contains both classes (0 and 1)

if len(np.unique(y_sub_train)) > 1:
# Set n_neighbors to the smaller of 5 or the current number of training samples
n_neighbors = min(5, len(y_sub_train))
knn_model = KNeighborsClassifier(n_neighbors=n_neighbors) # Update the model with new
n_neighbors

# Train model on subset

knn_model.fit(X_sub_train, y_sub_train)

# Track training accuracy

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 knn_train_acc = knn_model.score(X_sub_train, y_sub_train)
knn_train_accuracies.append(knn_train_acc)

# Track test accuracy

knn_test_acc = knn_model.score(X_test, y_test)
knn_test_accuracies.append(knn_test_acc)
else:
# If only one class is present in the subset, skip to avoid the error
print(f"Skipping iteration {i} due to lack of class diversity in training data subset.")

# Convert indices to match the number of accuracy points

knn_indices = list(range(1, len(knn_train_accuracies) + 1))

# Plot Training and Testing Accuracy as bar graphs for KNN

plt.figure(figsize=(10, 6))
plt.bar(knn_indices, knn_train_accuracies, width=0.4, label='KNN Training Accuracy',
align='center', color='blue')
plt.bar([i + 0.4 for i in knn_indices], knn_test_accuracies, width=0.4, label='KNN Testing
Accuracy', align='center',
color='orange')

# Label the axes and the plot

plt.title('KNN Training vs Testing Accuracy (Bar Graph)')
plt.xlabel('Training Data Size')
plt.ylabel('Accuracy')
plt.legend()
plt.ylim(0, 1) # Set y-axis limits from 0 to 1 for accuracy
plt.grid(axis='y')

# Display the plot

plt.show()

# Calculate the overall mean accuracies for KNN

mean_knn_train_accuracy = np.mean(knn_train_accuracies)
mean_knn_test_accuracy = np.mean(knn_test_accuracies)
print(mean_knn_train_accuracy*100,mean_knn_test_accuracy*100)

# Create a bar graph for overall accuracy of all models

plt.figure(figsize=(10, 6))

# Data for the bar graph

overall_accuracies = [
mean_knn_train_accuracy, # KNN Training Accuracy
mean_knn_test_accuracy # KNN Testing Accuracy
]

labels = [

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 'Mean KNN Training Accuracy',
'Mean KNN Testing Accuracy'
]

plt.bar(labels, overall_accuracies, color=['blue', 'orange', 'green', 'red', 'purple', 'cyan'])

plt.ylim(0, 1) # Set y-axis limits from 0 to 1 for accuracy
plt.title('testing vs Training Accuracy of KNN Model')
plt.ylabel('Accuracy')

# Display the plot

plt.tight_layout() # Adjust layout to prevent clipping of labels
plt.show()

3.SVM MODEL:

# Initialize and fit the SVM model

svm_model = SVC(random_state=42)
svm_model.fit(X_train, y_train)

# Make predictions on the test set

y_svm_pred = svm_model.predict(X_test)

# Accuracy score for SVM

svm_accuracy = accuracy_score(y_test, y_svm_pred)
svm_classification_rep = classification_report(y_test, y_svm_pred)

print(f'SVM Accuracy: {svm_accuracy*100}')

print('SVM Classification Report:')
print(svm_classification_rep)

# Plot Confusion Matrix for SVM

svm_conf_matrix = confusion_matrix(y_test, y_svm_pred)
plt.figure(figsize=(6, 5))
sns.heatmap(svm_conf_matrix, annot=True, fmt='d', cmap='Blues', cbar=False,
xticklabels=['No Rain', 'Rain'], yticklabels=['No Rain', 'Rain'])
plt.title('SVM Confusion Matrix')
plt.xlabel('Predicted')
plt.ylabel('Actual')
plt.show()

# Initialize lists to track accuracies for SVM

svm_train_accuracies = []
svm_test_accuracies = []

# SVM with varying training data size

for i in range(1, len(X_train)):
X_sub_train = X_train[:i]

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 y_sub_train = y_train[:i]

# Check if the subset contains both classes (0 and 1)

if len(np.unique(y_sub_train)) > 1:
# Train model on subset
svm_model.fit(X_sub_train, y_sub_train)

# Track training accuracy

svm_train_acc = svm_model.score(X_sub_train, y_sub_train)
svm_train_accuracies.append(svm_train_acc)

# Track test accuracy

svm_test_acc = svm_model.score(X_test, y_test)
svm_test_accuracies.append(svm_test_acc)
else:
# If only one class is present in the subset, skip to avoid the error
print(f"Skipping iteration {i} due to lack of class diversity in training data subset.")

# Convert indices to match the number of accuracy points

svm_indices = list(range(1, len(svm_train_accuracies) + 1))

# Plot Training and Testing Accuracy as bar graphs for SVM

plt.figure(figsize=(10, 6))
plt.bar(svm_indices, svm_train_accuracies, width=0.4, label='SVM Training Accuracy',
align='center', color='blue')
plt.bar([i + 0.4 for i in svm_indices], svm_test_accuracies, width=0.4, label='SVM Testing
Accuracy', align='center', color='orange')

# Label the axes and the plot

plt.title('SVM Training vs Testing Accuracy (Bar Graph)')
plt.xlabel('Training Data Size')
plt.ylabel('Accuracy')
plt.legend()
plt.ylim(0, 1) # Set y-axis limits from 0 to 1 for accuracy
plt.grid(axis='y')

# Display the plot

plt.show()

# Calculate the overall mean accuracies for SVM

mean_svm_train_accuracy = np.mean(svm_train_accuracies)
mean_svm_test_accuracy = np.mean(svm_test_accuracies)
print(mean_svm_train_accuracy*100,mean_svm_test_accuracy*100)
# Create a bar graph for overall accuracy of both models
plt.figure(figsize=(8, 5))

# Data for the bar graph

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overall_accuracies = [mean_svm_train_accuracy, mean_svm_test_accuracy]
labels = ['Mean SVM Training Accuracy', 'Mean SVM Testing Accuracy']

plt.bar(labels, overall_accuracies, color=['blue', 'orange', 'green', 'red'])

plt.ylim(0, 1) # Set y-axis limits from 0 to 1 for accuracy
plt.title('Overall Accuracy of Logistic Regression and SVM Models')
plt.ylabel('Accuracy')

# Display the plot

plt.show()

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 4. ENSEMBLED LEARNING MODEL:

# Import necessary libraries

import numpy as np
import pandas as pd
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
import seaborn as sns
from sklearn.model_selection import train_test_split
from sklearn.linear_model import LogisticRegression
from sklearn.svm import SVC
from sklearn.neighbors import KNeighborsClassifier
from sklearn.ensemble import VotingClassifier
from sklearn.metrics import accuracy_score, classification_report, confusion_matrix

# Load the dataset (replace with your actual file path)

file_path = 'C:/Users/Abhiram/Desktop/mini/data from 1973 to 2023.xlsx'
data = pd.read_excel(file_path)

# Data Preprocessing
# Adding a few "NO" (0) samples manually for testing purposes
new_samples = pd.DataFrame({
'MAXIMUM': np.random.uniform(25, 35, size=5),
'MINIMUM': np.random.uniform(15, 25, size=5),
'RH 0830': np.random.uniform(50, 100, size=5),
'RH 1730': np.random.uniform(30, 90, size=5),
'AWS': np.random.uniform(5, 25, size=5),
'EVP': np.random.uniform(5, 10, size=5),
'SS': np.random.uniform(1, 10, size=5),
'RAINFALL': 0 # No rain
})
data = pd.concat([data, new_samples], ignore_index=True)

# Create 'RainTomorrow' where 1 = Rain > 0 and 0 = No Rain

data['RainTomorrow'] = (data['RAINFALL'] > 0).astype(int)

# Define features and target variable

features = data.drop(columns=['STATION', 'YEAR', 'MONTH', 'RAINFALL', 'RainTomorrow'])
target = data['RainTomorrow']

# Handle missing values by filling them with column means

features.fillna(features.mean(), inplace=True)

# Convert columns to numeric where possible

features = features.apply(pd.to_numeric, errors='coerce')
features.fillna(features.mean(), inplace=True)

# Split the data into training and testing sets

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X_train, X_test, y_train, y_test = train_test_split(features, target, test_size=0.2, random_state=42)

# Initialize the individual models

logreg_model = LogisticRegression(random_state=42, max_iter=200)
svm_model = SVC(probability=True, random_state=42) # Set probability=True for SVM to work
with VotingClassifier
knn_model = KNeighborsClassifier(n_neighbors=5)

# Create a VotingClassifier ensemble model

ensemble_model = VotingClassifier(
estimators=[
('logistic_regression', logreg_model),
('svm', svm_model),
('knn', knn_model)
],
voting='soft' # Use 'soft' for probability-based voting, 'hard' for majority voting
)

# Train the ensemble model on the training data

ensemble_model.fit(X_train, y_train)

# Make predictions using the ensemble model

y_ensemble_pred = ensemble_model.predict(X_test)

# Calculate the accuracy of the ensemble model

ensemble_accuracy = accuracy_score(y_test, y_ensemble_pred)
ensemble_classification_rep = classification_report(y_test, y_ensemble_pred)

# Display the ensemble model performance

print(f'Ensemble Model Accuracy: {ensemble_accuracy}')
print('Ensemble Model Classification Report:')
print(ensemble_classification_rep)

# Plot Confusion Matrix for Ensemble Model

ensemble_conf_matrix = confusion_matrix(y_test, y_ensemble_pred)
plt.figure(figsize=(6, 5))
sns.heatmap(ensemble_conf_matrix, annot=True, fmt='d', cmap='Blues', cbar=False,
xticklabels=['No Rain', 'Rain'], yticklabels=['No Rain', 'Rain'])
plt.title('Ensemble Model Confusion Matrix')
plt.xlabel('Predicted')
plt.ylabel('Actual')
plt.show()

# Calculate training accuracy of the ensemble model

ensemble_train_accuracy = ensemble_model.score(X_train, y_train)

# Calculate testing accuracy of the ensemble model (already computed previously)

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ensemble_test_accuracy = ensemble_accuracy # This is already calculated

# List of accuracies
accuracy_labels = ['Training Accuracy', 'Testing Accuracy']
accuracy_values = [ensemble_train_accuracy, ensemble_test_accuracy]

# Plot the bar graph

plt.figure(figsize=(8, 6))
plt.bar(accuracy_labels, accuracy_values, color=['blue', 'orange'])
plt.ylim(0, 1) # Set y-axis limit from 0 to 1 (accuracy range)
plt.xlabel('Dataset')
plt.ylabel('Accuracy')
plt.title('Training vs Testing Accuracy of Ensemble Model')
for i, v in enumerate(accuracy_values):
plt.text(i, v + 0.02, f'{v*100:.2f}', ha='center', fontweight='bold') # Annotate the bars with the
accuracy values
plt.show()

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RESULTS:

1.LOGISTIC REGRESSION MODEL:

Fig:9.1 confusion matrix of logistic regression

Fig 9.2 classification of Logistic

regression

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2.KNN MODEL:

Fig 9.3: confusion matrik of knn model

Fig 9.4: classification of knn

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3.SVM MODEL:

Fig 9.5 Accuracy of SVM models

Fig 9.6 confusion matrix of SVM

model

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4.ENSEMBLED LEARNING:

Fig 9.7 Confusion matrix of ensembled

Fig 9.8 classification of ensembled

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Conclusion and Future Work:

The primary objective of this project was to improve the accuracy and reliability of rainfall
prediction by leveraging ensemble learning techniques. Through the use of a Voting Classifier,
which combines the predictions from Logistic Regression, Support Vector Machines (SVM),
and K-Nearest Neighbours (KNN), we successfully enhanced the model's performance,
achieving an accuracy rate exceeding 90%. This ensemble approach proved to be highly effective
in mitigating the limitations of individual models by combining their strengths, resulting in
improved robustness and prediction reliability.
Key Outcomes
1. Enhanced Accuracy: The ensemble model outperformed each individual algorithm,
demonstrating that combining models through ensemble learning techniques can
significantly improve prediction performance. The Voting Classifier, by utilizing soft
voting, combined the predicted probabilities of each model and made decisions based on
a more comprehensive understanding of the dataset. This technique captured diverse
patterns in the data that single models might have missed, resulting in more reliable
predictions.
2. Reduction of Errors: The confusion matrix and classification report revealed that the
ensemble model effectively reduced both false positives (incorrectly predicting rain) and
false negatives (failing to predict rain). This reduction in error rates is crucial in
applications such as weather forecasting, where incorrect predictions can lead to poor
decision-making, particularly in sectors like agriculture, disaster preparedness, and water
management.
3. Balanced Performance: The ensemble model not only improved overall accuracy but also
achieved better balance between precision (accuracy of positive predictions) and recall
(the ability to identify all rainfall events). This balance indicates that the model is not biased
toward either overpredicting or underpredicting rainfall, making it a well-rounded tool for
reliable forecasting.
Future Work
While the ensemble model has proven its effectiveness, there are several potential areas of
exploration and improvement. The following avenues can be considered for future work:
1. Feature Engineering: One of the next steps to improve the model’s predictive capabilities
is feature engineering. In this project, we relied on weather parameters such as maximum
and minimum temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, evaporation, and sunshine
hours. However, there are several additional parameters that could be introduced to refine
the predictions further. For instance:

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 o Atmospheric pressure: This variable can play a significant role in weather changes
and could provide valuable information about upcoming rainfall.
o Wind direction and velocity at different heights: Including more nuanced data
on wind patterns may help capture the influences of atmospheric dynamics on
precipitation.
o Precipitation history: Incorporating a history of recent precipitation could help
detect patterns in successive rainfall events, thereby improving the model's ability
to predict future rainfall. By incorporating these additional features, the model
could potentially uncover new patterns in the data, increasing its accuracy and
robustness.
2. Exploration of Deep Learning: The use of deep learning techniques, especially in the
context of time-series data like weather forecasting, holds great promise. For example:
o Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), particularly Long Short-Term Memory
(LSTM) networks, can capture time-dependent patterns in the data. Weather data
often contains temporal patterns that traditional machine learning models might
overlook, but RNNs are designed to process sequential data and are well-suited to
this task.
o Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) could also be explored for their ability
to detect complex patterns and relationships between weather variables. Deep
learning models are known for their ability to handle large datasets and uncover
hidden patterns, which could lead to significant improvements in rainfall
prediction. However, these methods typically require more computational power
and larger datasets, so scaling the current dataset may be necessary before
implementing these approaches.
3. Real-Time Prediction Systems: The integration of the ensemble model into a real-time
prediction system is another important avenue for future work. By using real-time weather
data, the model could provide timely insights into upcoming rainfall events. Such a system
could be extremely beneficial in several practical applications:
o Agriculture: Farmers could use real-time rainfall predictions to make informed
decisions about planting, irrigation, and harvesting, improving crop yields and
resource management.
o Disaster Management: Real-time predictions could aid in flood prevention and
emergency planning, giving authorities more time to respond to severe weather
conditions.
o Water Resource Management: Accurate rainfall forecasting helps optimize the
use of water resources, reducing the impact of droughts or floods on communities
and industries. Implementing real-time capabilities would require connecting the
model to live weather data streams, such as from satellite or sensor-based sources,

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 and ensuring that the model is optimized for quick predictions. Additionally, regular
retraining of the model on updated data would be necessary to maintain its accuracy
over time.
4. Model Interpretability: Another key area for future development is improving model
interpretability. While ensemble models, particularly those combining complex
algorithms like SVM and KNN, can be somewhat opaque in terms of how they make
predictions, methods such as SHAP (SHapley Additive exPlanations) and LIME (Local
Interpretable Model-agnostic Explanations) can be used to provide insight into which
features are most influential in the model’s decisions. By making the model more
interpretable, we could gain a better understanding of how different weather parameters
affect rainfall prediction, and stakeholders such as meteorologists and decision-makers
could trust the model's predictions more confidently.
5. Model Deployment and Scalability: In addition to real-time predictions, the ensemble
model could be deployed as a cloud-based service, allowing it to scale and be used by
various industries or individuals. Developing an API-based platform where users can input
weather data and get real-time rainfall predictions could greatly enhance accessibility.
Furthermore, by utilizing cloud-based technologies, the system could handle larger datasets
and perform more complex operations efficiently.
Final Thoughts
In conclusion, the results from this project demonstrate that ensemble learning through a Voting
Classifier is an effective approach for rainfall prediction, achieving high accuracy and reducing
prediction errors. The ensemble model’s ability to combine the strengths of diverse algorithms has
made it a powerful tool for meteorological forecasting.
This project lays the groundwork for future improvements, particularly in feature engineering,
deep learning, and real-time applications. As the availability of weather data continues to increase,
and as computational capabilities grow, there is immense potential to refine and extend this model,
ultimately contributing to more accurate and reliable weather forecasting systems.
The application of such a model can have significant impacts across various sectors, including
agriculture, disaster management, and water resource management, helping communities better
prepare for and respond to changing weather conditions. As such, continued research and
development in this area will be highly valuable for the future of meteorological science and its
real-world applications.

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