Recent Changes of Some Observed Climate Extreme Events in Kano

Observed rainfall and temperature data for the period 1960–2007 were used to examine recent changes of extreme climate over Kano, located in the Sahelian region of Nigeria. The RClimDex software package was employed to generate nine important climate indices as defined by the Expert Team on Climate...

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Published in:International journal of atmospheric sciences 2015-01, Vol.2015, p.1-6
Main Authors: Gbode, Imole Ezekiel, Akinsanola, Akintomide Afolayan, Ajayi, Vincent Olanrewaju
Format: Article
Language:English
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Climate change
Mean square errors
Precipitation
Quality
Rain
Software
Studies
Trends
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Summary:Observed rainfall and temperature data for the period 1960–2007 were used to examine recent changes of extreme climate over Kano, located in the Sahelian region of Nigeria. The RClimDex software package was employed to generate nine important climate indices as defined by the Expert Team on Climate Change Detection, Monitoring and Indices (ETCCDMI). For the entire period, the results show a warming trend, an increased number of cool nights, more warm days, and a strong increase in the number of warm spells. The rainfall indices show a slight increase in annual total rainfall, a decrease in the maximum number of consecutive wet days, and a significant increase in the number of extremely wet days. Such changes in climate may result in an increasing demand for domestic energy for cooling and a higher evaporation rate from water bodies and irrigated crop. These findings may give some guidance to politicians and planners in how to best cope with these extreme weather and climate events.
ISSN:2314-4122
2314-4130
DOI:10.1155/2015/298046