Forecasting droughts in East Africa
The humanitarian crises caused by the recent droughts (2008–2009 and 2010–2011) in East Africa have illustrated that the ability to make accurate drought forecasts with sufficient lead time is essential. The use of dynamical model precipitation forecasts in combination with drought indices, such as...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2014-02-01
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| Series: | Hydrology and Earth System Sciences |
| Online Access: | http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/18/611/2014/hess-18-611-2014.pdf |