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Examining spatial and temporal rainfall characteristics of June - August season over Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-07)
Rainfall particularly in Uganda exhibits great spatial and temporal variability due to complex topography, in land lakes like L. Victoria and seasonal migration of the ITCZ as well as the climate variability and change. ...
Evaluation of dry spells and rainy days in MAM season over Soroti District
(Makerere University, 2019-07)
Rainfall a form of precipitation is a crucial factor that has consequences on agricultural production especially in the tropics. Rainfall variability can led to extreme weather events such as dry spells, floods and among ...
Analysing the relationship between wind patterns and rainfall received in Kampala district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
This study analyses effects of wind on the rainfall received within the spatial areas of Kampala. The wind speed in and rainfall received in Kampala does not vary too much and therefore the effect of wind in the rainfall ...
Validation of the Persiann-CDR rainfall data over Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Precipitation is arguably the meteorological phenomenon that has the greatest impact on human
activity. Therefore, having an appropriate approach for rainfall prediction makes it possible to
take preventive measures ...
Impact of rainfall and temperature variability on coffee production in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-03-18)
This study is about the impact of rainfall and temperature variability on coffee production in Uganda. The general objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of rainfall and temperature variability on coffee production ...
Influence of Rainfall Characteristics on Landslide Occurrence In Bududa District, Mount Elgon Region
(Makerere University, 2022-03)
The communities of Bududa district recurrently experience landslide events during rainy season. The frequency and intensity of these landslides are increasing over the years because of heavy rainfall occurring over a few ...
The effect of rainfall and temperature variations on honey production in Nakasongola.
(Makerere University, 2022-03-03)
Honey production is a very important seasonal activity for developing countries like Uganda
especially for low income groups to alleviate them from poverty. The study’s main objective
was to determine the relationship ...
Assessing the impacts of rainfall on cholera cases in Kasese district from 2009 to 2015
(Makerere University, 2022-03)
Cholera is an acute diarrheal infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated
with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Kasese district has been a hotspot cholera in Uganda
over the past years and outbreaks were ...
Impact of temperature and rainfall on soya bean production in Uganda, a case of Nwoya district in Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01)
Optimum rainfall and temperature can have a significantly increase yields of Soya beans. The study was conducted on the impact of temperature and rainfall on soya bean production in Nwoya district Northern Uganda. 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, ...