Article: Studies from University of Cape Town in the area of climate research published.

According to recent research published in the journal Climate Research, "Extreme weather and climate events have major negative effects on Tanzania's economy. Recently, the prolonged drought from 1998 to 2005 caused devastating crop failures, livestock losses and reductions in the country's water reservoir levels, which, in turn, created food shortages and rationing of hydroelectric power and water."

"The present study analyses the atmospheric circulations associated with the 1998 to 2005 drought that affected the northeastern highlands of Tanzania. Analysis of large-scale circulation indicates that the drought during the October to December (OND) short rainy ...

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