Seasonal forecasts of droughts in African basins using the Standardized Precipitation Index
Vast parts of Africa rely on the rainy season for livestock and agriculture. Droughts can have a severe impact in these areas, which often have a very low resilience and limited capabilities to mitigate drought impacts. This paper assesses the predictive capabilities of an integrated drought monitor...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2013-06-01
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Series: | Hydrology and Earth System Sciences |
Online Access: | http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/17/2359/2013/hess-17-2359-2013.pdf |