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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Main Authors: E. Dutra, F. Di Giuseppe, F. Wetterhall, F. Pappenberger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2013-06-01
Series:Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/17/2359/2013/hess-17-2359-2013.pdf