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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...