Rainfall Variability related to Global Climate Change: Its Effects on the Economic Activities in the North-Eastern Part of Nigeria
Year: 2020
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: This study analyses the impacts of rainfall variability caused by climate change in the north-eastern region of Nigeria.The study determined the trends and variation in rainfall at four stations for thirty years period, 1980-2009.Rainfall variability in the region was analysed in terms of spatial and temporal distribution.The study also examined the different sources of water, determined the changes in water availability from these sources, identify activities affected by climate change and determined adaptation strategies to cope with climate change.Secondary and primary (questionnaire survey of households in the area) data was used.A sample of 210 households from seven rural communities in North-eastern region of Nigeria was extracted from the data set for analysis.Both qualitative and quantitative statistical techniques were used to present and analysed the data respectively.The results revealed that rainfall variability have occurred in north-eastern region of Nigeria during the study period, exhibiting significant spatial and temporal variations.A drought occurred in the region when the annual rainfall is less than 85% of the long term mean.In conclusion, in order to adapt to rainfall variability, farmers adopted high yield varieties and crop and livestock diversifications.
Author: Manko Rose Rindap
Institution: Plateau State University
Language: English
Subfield: Agronomy and Crop Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W3081511289