The Impact of climate change on Mombasa city and port activities

Rabab Sobhi Makhlouf, Attia M. El-Tantawi, El Said Ibrahim Al Badway, Aziza Badr

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The research examines the effects of climate change on Mombasa city and port by utilizing indices such as Rainfall Deciles (RD), Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI), and Reconnaissance Drought Index (RDI), while also evaluating the trends in temperature and precipitation variations. The drought indices were analyzed in Mombasa, alongside the Mann-Kendall test, to assess trends in the data from 1980 to 2024, emphasizing substantial disruptions to port throughput and infrastructure due to rising temperatures and extended droughts. Simultaneously, SPI and RDI values exhibited a correlation, demonstrating approximately analogous results throughout the entire study period. The results highlight the necessity for climate-resilient infrastructure and water management strategies to guarantee operational efficiency at Mombasa port. Future research is necessary to investigate the socioeconomic effects of climate change on Mombasa City and its port. 

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Mombasa, climate change, Port activities, Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI), Reconnaissance Drought Index (RDI)

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