Publications by authors named "Matias Alcoba"
Article Synopsis
- Central Sahel has seen an increase in rainfall since the 1990s, leading to extreme flood events, particularly highlighted by the unprecedented 2022 flood in the Lake Chad basin.
- Current climate change concerns may amplify the hydrological cycle, raising questions about the future frequency of such extreme events, with modeling indicating a return period for significant floods of 2 to 5 years.
- The study emphasizes the need for improved water management strategies in the Lake Chad region due to anticipated increases in river flow similar to levels seen in the wet period of the 1950s, compounded by inadequate infrastructure.
