Browsing School of Built Environment (SBE) Collection by Subject "Drought"
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Assessing Agricultural drought vulnerability based on a Compsite index. A case study of Uganda .
(, 2015-07-03)In the recent years, Uganda has been experiencing drought incidences which are increasing in the intensity and frequency due to natural resource degradation, population pressure, development and climate change. Thousands ... -
Comparison of standardized precipitation index (SPI) and vegetation health index (VHI) in drought monitoring in Isingiro District.
(2022-11-11)Drought is a recurring and most complex weather-related natural phenomenon, affecting vast areas and communities around the world every year due to its slow onset and cascading effects. Droughts are common in Uganda’s ... -
Drought assessment using remote sensing and GIS.
(Makerere University, 2022-06-15)Uganda’s worst-affected communities along the livestock route.The spatial and temporal drought indices were used: the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) and the Normalized Difference northern and central parts of ... -
Drought risk assessment using remote sensing and GIS Techniques; case study of Kotido District.
(Makerere University, 2023-05-05)Droughts pose significant challenges to agricultural productivity, food security, and overall socioeconomic stability in many regions. Accurate assessment of drought risk is crucial for effective mitigation and adaptation ...