Department of Ecology, Uganda National Meteorological Authority, Kampala, Uganda
Research Article
Influence of Spatiotemporal Variability of Rainfall on Lake Victoria Water Levels
Author(s): Moses David Tumusiime*, Lawrence Aribo, Benon Kalema and Exavery Kisesa Makula
Understanding rainfall distribution is crucial for sustainable water resource management and several economic activities. This study investigated seasonal and annual spatiotemporal variability and trends of rainfall in East Africa and their impacts on Lake Victoria water levels to update information that supports planning, management, and improvement of water dependent socioeconomic activities. Surface water observations for both the satellite (DAHITI altimetry) and ground based stations for 30 years were used in the study. The datasets were analyzed considering of the annual, and seasonal rainfall variability, trends of precipitation, variations of water levels, and the influence of rainfall on water level fluctuations of Lake Victoria the shared lake of East Africa. Study results showed an increase in water levels in Lake Victoria for the past 30 years. The rainfall trend showed a n.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2332-2594.24.12(2).001-008
