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Mopti An Inland Delta of the Niger River, Mali story

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Wetlands
  1. Inland Delta of the Niger River, Mali
  2. Mopti
Description

The busy port city Mopti is located at the confluence of the Niger and Bani Rivers. It is a crossroads of trade between the north and south.

Farming in this region relies on rainfed cereal crops. This makes farmers vulnerable to weather-related risks. They experience only one good harvest out of every three rainy seasons. To help residents plan for high or low water flood seasons, scientists are working on a greater understanding of the hydrology of the delta.

The Niger and Bani Rivers determine the flood extent each year. The water level in Akka, toward the northern part of the delta, can be reliably predicted from the combined flow of these rivers.

Flood forecasts will become increasingly important as the population grows and as pressure on water resources increases. Water level measurements and satellite images help predict the onset of seasonal floods and help achieve food security. An early warning system will help predict drought and monitor food security. Data from both on the ground and satellites help manage water resources.

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June 6, 2014, Landsat 8 (path/row 197/50) — Seasonal change, Mopti, Mali

June 6, 2014, Landsat 8 (path/row 197/50) — Seasonal change, Mopti, Mali

Aug. 25, 2014, Landsat 8 (path/row 197/50) — Seasonal change, Mopti, Mali

Aug. 25, 2014, Landsat 8 (path/row 197/50) — Seasonal change, Mopti, Mali

Sep. 26, 2014, Landsat 8 (path/row 197/50) — Seasonal change, Mopti, Mali

Sep. 26, 2014, Landsat 8 (path/row 197/50) — Seasonal change, Mopti, Mali

Oct. 28, 2014, Landsat 8 (path/row 197/50) — Seasonal change, Mopti, Mali

Oct. 28, 2014, Landsat 8 (path/row 197/50) — Seasonal change, Mopti, Mali

Dec. 15, 2014, Landsat 8 (path/row 197/50) — Seasonal change, Mopti, Mali

Dec. 15, 2014, Landsat 8 (path/row 197/50) — Seasonal change, Mopti, Mali

Dec. 31, 2014, Landsat 8 (path/row 197/50) — Seasonal change, Mopti, Mali

Dec. 31, 2014, Landsat 8 (path/row 197/50) — Seasonal change, Mopti, Mali

June 6, 2014, Landsat 8 (path/row 197/50) — Seasonal change, Mopti, Mali
Aug. 25, 2014, Landsat 8 (path/row 197/50) — Seasonal change, Mopti, Mali
Sep. 26, 2014, Landsat 8 (path/row 197/50) — Seasonal change, Mopti, Mali
Oct. 28, 2014, Landsat 8 (path/row 197/50) — Seasonal change, Mopti, Mali
Dec. 15, 2014, Landsat 8 (path/row 197/50) — Seasonal change, Mopti, Mali
Dec. 31, 2014, Landsat 8 (path/row 197/50) — Seasonal change, Mopti, Mali

Inland Delta of the Niger River, Mali Additional Imagery & Stories

Annual Change
Annual Change

In the flooded season, this part of Mali’s landscape stands out as bright green against the arid brown African Sahel. The Niger River and the Inland D...

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Northern Delta
Northern Delta

In the northern portion of the delta, channels fill in between sand dunes during the flood season. Temporary lakes also fill during high floods. The w...

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Seasonal Flooding
Seasonal Flooding

During the flood season, the delta can grow to 20,000 square kilometers (7,700 square miles). During the dry season, it can shrink to 3,900 square kil...

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Southern Delta
Southern Delta

The Inland Niger Delta lies in the transition between a seasonally wet-and-dry climate in the south and a mostly dry climate at the edge of the Sahara...

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