Tag: flooding

Flooding in West Africa

Photograph of flooding in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso on 1 Sep 2009; Abdoulaye Ouerdraogo / NCU COMET Standard Terms of Use

The rainy season in Sahelian West Africa extends from June to September and is tied to the position of the intertropical front. During this period, mesoscale convective systems (MCSs) often produce significant rainfall that can lead to flooding. This module examines an extreme flooding event that occurred in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso from 31 August to […]

Satellite Precipitation Products for Hydrological Management in Southern Africa

Aerial photograph of the flooding of the Vaal Dam; Aerovis Imaging / NCU COMET Standard Terms of Use

This module introduces a variety of meteorological and hydrological products that can improve the quality of heavy rainfall forecasts and assist with hydrological management during extensive precipitation events in Southern Africa. Among the products are the satellite-based ASCAT, SMOS, and ASAR GM soil moisture products and the hydro-estimator. The products are presented within the context […]