Browsing School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (SFEGS) Collection by Subject "Rainfall variability"
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Analysing the determinants and effectiveness of farmers adaptation strategies to rainfall variability in Kigorobya Subcounty, Hoima district
(Makerere University, 2022-11-23)Climate change characterized by rainfall variability is a major constraint to Uganda‟s agricultural sector. The threat can be reversed through adopting effective measures that aim at minimizing the impacts of rainfall ... -
Analysing the implications of rainfall variability on food security: a case study on small holder farmers in Ntungamo District South Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-10)In many developing countries, rural livelihoods -agriculture is important for poverty alleviation and food security (Funge‐Smith & Bennett, 2019). However, as global temperatures continue to rise due to climate change, ... -
Analyzing the temporal variability of rainfall and its influence on the water levels over the Lake Victoria basin
(Makerere University, 2022)Understanding rainfall distribution is crucial for sustainable water resource management and several economic activities. This study investigated the temporal trends of rainfall in the Lake Victoria basin focusing on ... -
Assessing the effect of rainfall variability on the choice of adaptation options used by smallholder farmers in Serere District
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Assessing the impact of rainfall variability on areal coverage of Lake Kyoga in eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Rainfall variability is a very important aspect that affects adverse sectors of the social-economic welfare particularly hydrological and agricultural sectors of any region especially in the tropical Uganda. Therefore, it ... -
Assessing the impact of rainfall variability on food security in Kapchorwa District
(Makerere University, 2023-10)This research study aims to investigate the multifaceted impact of rainfall variability on food security. The study spans from 2000 to 2022, encompassing a substantial period to discern patterns and trends in rainfall ... -
Assessing the impact of rainfall variability on small holder farmers in Buikwe district
(Makerere University, 2023-01-15)Climate variability has posed as one of the biggest challenges affecting the globe today especially due to its adverse effects on Agricultural productivity. The over reliance on climate variables such as rainfall, temperature, ... -
Assessing the impacts of Indian Ocean Dipole on the seasonal rainfall patterns of Eastern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Eastern Uganda is characterized by a tropical savanna climate with distinct wet and dry seasons. Rainfall is a critical resource for agriculture and water security in the region, and its variability has significant ... -
An assessment of rainfall variability and its impacts on crop farmers in Kiboga district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The study was conducted in Kiboga district and the main objective was to assess rainfall variability and its impacts on crop farmers. The study analyzed historical rainfall trends from 1988 to 2018 as well as how crop ... -
An assessment of the effects of rainfall variability on cattle farmers in Nakasongola district
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Rainfall variability is increasingly causing new challenges for pastoralists’ livelihoods in semi-arid and arid lands. These challenges are hindering pastoralists’ adaptation strategies as well as policy-makers in adjusting ... -
An assessment of the impacts of rainfall variability on school attendance among day secondary schools in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021-01-29)The occurrence of rainfall variability is common in various parts of Uganda including Kampala district. Uganda is highly vulnerable to climate change and variability. The study was undertaken with the aim of assessing the ... -
An assessment of the variability in mam rainfall over Uganda using TRMM satellite information
(Makerere University, 2021)The purpose of this study was to examine the March, April & May seasonal rainfall variability and the extent of deviation of rainfall from the seasonal averages for the years 1998-2019 using statistical techniques. Rainfall ... -
The determinants and effectiveness of farmer’s’ adaptation strategies to rainfall variability in Lwampanga Sub-county, Nakasongola district.
(Makerere University, 2023-08-15)Rainfall variability has posed significant challenges to ecosystems and societies, prompting the need for vigorous adaptation strategies. The overall goal of the study was to examine effectiveness and determinants of ... -
An evaluation of extreme rainfall variability over Uganda using Persiann-CDR
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Extreme rainfall (>10mm/day) has incontestable effects on socio-economic activities and the livelihood of the citizens of Uganda. Therefore timely, reliable prediction and dissemination of information on extreme rainfall ... -
Examination of the current and future temporal rainfall extremes over northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-05-06)Weather and climate are very important as they influence various aspects of daily life including water resources, food security, transport, tourism, and health. This study examined the current, future spatial, and temporal ... -
Examining the effect of rainfall variability on maize production in Sembabule district
(Makerere University, 2022-12-01)Maize is the most important cereal crop in many developing countries, Uganda inclusive, providing over 40% of the calories consumed in both rural and urban areas The maize planting season in Uganda is mainly the MAM and ... -
Examining the effect short-lived pollutants on rainfall variability and extremes in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03-31)The climate of Uganda had for decades proved of its natural variability; featured with floods, and droughts; and their resulting negative impacts on the socio-economic welfare of the country. The study used secondary data ... -
The impact of rainfall variability on coffee production in eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04-06)Coffee is one of the primary sources of income for millions of smallholder farmers and households, and the price farmers get for their coffee is normally influenced by bean quality in terms of size, and physical attributes, ... -
Implications of rainfall variability on Mubuku mini hydro power dam in Kasese, Western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Hydropower is the main source of energy in Kasese. It has been highly affected by rainfall variabilities that cause fluctuations in the energy generated a situation that has led to power blackouts. However, very little has ... -
Sensitivity analysis of rainfall variability and its impact on coffee yield in eastern and central Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-10-15)This study investigated the nexus between rainfall variability and coffee yield within Eastern and Central Uganda's coffee systems. Its primary objectives encompassed assessing yield variations across diverse farming ...