Mesoscale extreme rainfall events in West Africa: The cases of Niamey (Niger) and the Upper Ouémé Valley (Benin)

In West Africa, a sharp decrease in rainfall has occurred in conjunction with an increase in flood damage since 1970. The material damage and loss of life resulting from floods highlights the undeniable vulnerability of populations to this threat and illustrates the importance of addressing the evol...

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Main Authors: Eric-Pascal Zahiri, Ibrahim Bamba, Adjoua Moise Famien, Augustin Kadjo Koffi, Abé Delfin Ochou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-09-01
Series:Weather and Climate Extremes
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212094716300238