Trend of Thornthwaite's Aridity Index (AI) at Atakpame (Togo)

Author(s)/Creator(s)

Komlan KoudaheFollow

Document Type

Poster

Language

English

Date

Summer 2020

Keywords

drought, water management, aridity, Togo, evapotranspiration, agriculture

Description/Abstract

Drought can severely affect agricultural production potential, destroying the local economy and creating famine. Data were collected (1990 to 2014) from the Meteorological Department of Togo. Reference evapotranspiration (ETo) varied with two peaks obtained on March 28 (5.84mm) and on November 17 (4.87mm). There was water deficit in all years except 2005 and 2007. Also, there was non-significant increasing trend of aridity index (AI). Specific actions should target efficient water management in Atakpame.

Disciplines

Environmental Indicators and Impact Assessment | Environmental Monitoring | Hydrology | Meteorology | Water Resource Management

Funder(s)

Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State

Funding ID

S-ECAGD-20-CA-0009

Recommended Citation

Koudahe, Komlan, "Trend of Thornthwaite's Aridity Index (AI) at Atakpame (Togo)" (2020). International Programs. 93.
https://surface.syr.edu/eli/93

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Additional Information

This work has been created with support from the Institute of International Education (IIE)/Fulbright - English for Graduate Students Program.

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