Browsing College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) by Subject "Seasonal rainfall"
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Assessing the impacts of seasonal rainfall and temperature variability on the prevalence of livestock diseases in Kotido district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-07-05)The objective of the study was to assess the impacts of the variability of seasonal rainfall amount and temperature on the prevalence of certain livestock diseases, focusing on the prevalence of East coast fever and ... -
Examining observed and projected patterns in seasonal rainfall extremes in Uganda: a case study of the greater Masaka region
(Makerere University, 2019-06-27)Greater Masaka is a vast area located with the cattle corridor regions of Uganda. The region is very susceptible to changes in the rainfall patterns as this affects the nature of economic activities that are carried out ... -
Examining the characteristics of the June-August (JJA) seasonal rainfall over the Lake Victoria basin
(Makerere University, 2021-02-03)Rainfall is an element of great concern in the Lake Victoria Basin (LVB). It is presented as the meteorological element with the greatest impact on human activity yet remains very difficult to accurately monitor. The purpose ... -
The influence of El-Nino Southern oscillation on the seasonal rainfall over central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021)Majority of communities in Uganda rely on rainfed agriculture which is highly vulnerable to the distribution and amounts of rainfall. A clear understanding of teleconnective systems that influence rainfall is imperative. ...