Some areas of northern Tanzania will get wetter (between 5% - 45% wetter), whilst others, especially in the south will experience severe reductions in rainfall (up to 10%).
This change in rainfall would make the central, western and southern part of the country unsustainable for agricultural production (Development and Climate Change in Tanzania: Focus on Mount Kilimanjaro). NAPA (2007) reports that the most recent and common rainfall trend in Tanzania is “a greater variability in cycles.” NAPA (2007) predicts that changing climatic patterns in Tanzania, such as increased temperatures and changes in rainfall patterns, will have strong impacts on wildlife in the country. Species migratory patterns will likely change, pests and diseases may increase, and strain for resources will become more prominent. Malaria, which is responsible for the most deaths in Tanzania, is already being observed in places where its prevalence is traditionally very low. The 2007 NAPA reports, “ As more areas receive more rains, it will in turn attract more across the country.”
Intended Rainstation partners:
1. Agricultural: Sokoine University of Agriculture
2. Climatological: Tanzania Metereological Agency
3. Technological: University of Dar es Salam