The book "Precipitation: Advances in Measurement, Estimation and Prediction" offers a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and advancements in the measurement, estimation, and prediction of precipitation. Given the global significance of water cycles and the availability of freshwater resources, the work addresses the complex relationships between precipitation, weather, and climate systems. It highlights the difficulties in quantitatively capturing precipitation, which are influenced by the random nature of precipitation events and their rapid development. The book is a valuable resource for professionals and researchers involved in hydrometeorological applications, such as flood and landslide prediction. It provides both historical and current perspectives on precipitation measurement and its importance for understanding the global water and energy cycle.