Threats of Climate Change and Floods in South Sudan

Authors : Musa Kose

Pages : 15-23

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Publication Date : 2024-06-30

Article Type : Review Paper

Abstract :South Sudan, one of the least developed countries, is vulnerable to the losses and social damage caused by climate change since its people depend on climate-sensitive natural resources for their livelihood. Everyone is impacted by fluctuations in a number of climate-related parameters, including variations in temperature and the rate of precipitation. The aim of this review is to investigate the potential threats of climate change and floods in South Sudan. Sea surface temperature shows a positive and negative correlation with rainfall variability. Rainfall varies with time; therefore, skillful monitoring, predicting, and early warning of rainfall events is indispensable. Severe climatic events, such as droughts and floods, are critical factors in planning and managing all socioeconomic activities. Where Excessive rainfall may immediately lead to floods that destroy crops and infrastructure. Floods can have conflicting effects on food security at different spatial scales. The necessity for managing substantial runoff volumes has been identified, with a decade of rainfall data employed to accommodate annual variability. Rainfall spatiotemporal assessment is crucial for water resource management, agricultural productivity, and climate change mitigation.
Keywords : South Sudan, Climate change, Floods, Precipitation