Jean-Guy Dzana
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Jean-Guy Dzana has a total of 9 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Gil Mahé
Hydrosciences Montpellier, University Montpellier, CNRS, IRD, IMT Alès, 34090 Montpellier, France
3 shared publications - Valentin Brice Ebodé
Department of Geography, University of Yaounde 1, Yaounde P.O. Box 755, Cameroon
3 shared publications - Bernadette Nka Nnomo
Institute of Geological and Mining Research - Center for Research on Water and Climate Change, Yaoundé, Cameroon
2 shared publications - Djasrabé Nguemadjita
Direction des ressources en eau et de la météorologie, N'Djamena, Tchad
2 shared publications - Fréderic Saha
Faculty of Arts, Letters and Social Sciences, University of Yaoundé 1, Yaoundé, Cameroon
2 shared publications - Jean-Jacques Braun
Géosciences Environnement Toulouse (GET-Université de Toulouse, CNRS, IRD), Université de Toulouse Paul Sabatier, 14 Avenue Edouard-Belin, 31400 Toulouse, France
2 shared publications
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- Open Access
- 23 September 2022
- Published by Copernicus GmbH
Impact of future climate change and anthropization on the discharges of the So'o watershed (South Cameroon)
The purpose of this article is to get an idea of the evolution of the flows of the So’o basin in the relatively near future (2022-2060), but also in the distant future (2061-2100). In this perspective, the Cellular Automata (CA) -Markov was used to predict the evolution of the future land use of the basin, and the outputs of three regional climate models/RCMs (RCA4, RACMO22T and CCCma) were used to predict future climate change. Distribution mapping was retained as a method of correcting the precipitation and temperature biases of the outputs of the climate models used. The SWAT (Soil and Water Assessment Tool) model was used to simulate the future flows of the So’o. The results obtained show that a change in precipitation in accordance with the forecasts of the CCCma and RACMO22T models will be the cause of a decrease in the runoff, except under the RCP8.5 scenario during the second period (2061-2100), where we will note an increase compared to the historical period of approximately + 4%. This decrease will mainly affect the months of autumn, and the decades 2020, 2040 and 2070 will be the most affected. Concerning the RCA4 model, the results obtained show that a change in precipitation following its forecasts will cause an increase in runoff of more than 50%, regardless of the period and the scenario taken into account. In general, this increase will be greatest during the dry seasons (winter and summer), and the decades at the end of the century (2080s to 2100s) will be the wettest. An increase in discharges was noted in certain cases despite a decrease in rainfall, in particular in the case of flows simulated for the first period (2022-2060) from the outputs of the CCCma model. This seems to be a consequence of the increase in impervious areas, insofar as the runoff also increases during this period according to the model. The results of this study could be used to strengthen the management of future water resources in the basin and the entire region.Keywords: So’o, RCMs, Climate Change, Anthropization, SWAT
- 23 September 2022
- Published by Copernicus GmbH
Open AccessImpact of future climate change and anthropization on the discharges of the So'o watershed (South Cameroon)
The purpose of this article is to get an idea of the evolution of the flows of the So’o basin in the relatively near future (2022-2060), but also in the distant future (2061-2100). In this perspective, the Cellular Automata (CA) -Markov was used to predict the evolution of the future land use of the basin, and the outputs of three regional climate models/RCMs (RCA4, RACMO22T and CCCma) were used to predict future climate change. Distribution mapping was retained as a method of correcting the precipitation and temperature biases of the outputs of the climate models used. The SWAT (Soil and Water Assessment Tool) model was used to simulate the future flows of the So’o. The results obtained show that a change in precipitation in accordance with the forecasts of the CCCma and RACMO22T models will be the cause of a decrease in the runoff, except under the RCP8.5 scenario during the second period (2061-2100), where we will note an increase compared to the historical period of approximately + 4%. This decrease will mainly affect the months of autumn, and the decades 2020, 2040 and 2070 will be the most affected. Concerning the RCA4 model, the results obtained show that a change in precipitation following its forecasts will cause an increase in runoff of more than 50%, regardless of the period and the scenario taken into account. In general, this increase will be greatest during the dry seasons (winter and summer), and the decades at the end of the century (2080s to 2100s) will be the wettest. An increase in discharges was noted in certain cases despite a decrease in rainfall, in particular in the case of flows simulated for the first period (2022-2060) from the outputs of the CCCma model. This seems to be a consequence of the increase in impervious areas, insofar as the runoff also increases during this period according to the model. The results of this study could be used to strengthen the management of future water resources in the basin and the entire region.Keywords: So’o, RCMs, Climate Change, Anthropization, SWAT
- Open Access
- 22 September 2022
- Published by Copernicus GmbH
Flows variability in a forest watershed undergoing accelerated urbanization: the case of Mefou (South Cameroon)
The objective of this study is to understand the impact of rainfall variability and anthropization on the flows of the Mefou watershed over a recent period. For this, the hydropluviometric data of the catchment concerned were analyzed using the Pettitt test. Likewise, the dynamics of the main land-use patterns have been assessed, using supervised classifications carried out from the processing of Landsat satellite images of the basin studied at two dates. The results of this study show that the average and extreme flows of this basin have been increased since 1985-86, unlike the rainfall, which generally decreases for all seasons from the 1970s, apart from the summer, where the reverse is observed. Land-use changes (increase in impervious areas and a decrease in forest and water bodies) seem to be the main cause of the observed increase in runoff. The rainfall changes observed in this basin have just contributed to amplifying this increase in runoff in some cases and attenuating it in others. The summer and the spring for which the rainfall recorded respectively an increasing break and no break are also the seasons for which the increases in runoff are the most important. Conversely, autumn and winter, which saw significant decreases in rainfall, experienced the smallest increases. These results could be useful for long-term planning of water demand and use in this basin, as well as for improving future simulations of main collector flow and preventing socio-environmental disasters like flooding.Keywords: Mefou, variability, precipitation, runoff, land use patterns
- 22 September 2022
- Published by Copernicus GmbH
Open AccessFlows variability in a forest watershed undergoing accelerated urbanization: the case of Mefou (South Cameroon)
The objective of this study is to understand the impact of rainfall variability and anthropization on the flows of the Mefou watershed over a recent period. For this, the hydropluviometric data of the catchment concerned were analyzed using the Pettitt test. Likewise, the dynamics of the main land-use patterns have been assessed, using supervised classifications carried out from the processing of Landsat satellite images of the basin studied at two dates. The results of this study show that the average and extreme flows of this basin have been increased since 1985-86, unlike the rainfall, which generally decreases for all seasons from the 1970s, apart from the summer, where the reverse is observed. Land-use changes (increase in impervious areas and a decrease in forest and water bodies) seem to be the main cause of the observed increase in runoff. The rainfall changes observed in this basin have just contributed to amplifying this increase in runoff in some cases and attenuating it in others. The summer and the spring for which the rainfall recorded respectively an increasing break and no break are also the seasons for which the increases in runoff are the most important. Conversely, autumn and winter, which saw significant decreases in rainfall, experienced the smallest increases. These results could be useful for long-term planning of water demand and use in this basin, as well as for improving future simulations of main collector flow and preventing socio-environmental disasters like flooding.Keywords: Mefou, variability, precipitation, runoff, land use patterns
- Open Access
Anthropization and Climate Change: Impact on the Discharges of Forest Watersheds in Central Africa
Climate change and anthropization are major drivers of river flows variability. However, understanding their simultaneous impact on discharges is limited. As a contribution to address this limitation, the objective of this study is to assess the impact of climate change and anthropization on the discharges of two watersheds of Central Africa (Nyong and Ntem) over a recent period. For this, the hydropluviometric data of the watersheds concerned were analyzed using the Pettitt test. Similarly, the dynamics of the main land use modes (LUM) have been assessed, through classifications obtained from the processing of Landsat satellite images of the watersheds studied on two dates. The results of this study show that in Central Africa, annual discharges have decreased significantly since the 1970s, and yet the decline in annual rainfall does not become significant until the 2000s. The discharges of the rainy seasons (spring and autumn) recorded the most important changes, following variations in the rainfall patterns of the dry seasons (winter and summer) that precede them. Winters experienced a significant decrease in precipitation between the 1970s and 1990s, which caused a drop in spring flows. Their rise, which began in the 2000s, is also accompanied by an increase in spring flows, which nevertheless seems rather slight in the case of the Nyong. Conversely, between the 1970s and 1990s, there was a joint increase in summer rainfall and autumn flows. A decrease of summer rainfall was noted since the 2000s, and is also noticeable in autumn flows. Maximum flows have remained constant on the Nyong despite the slight drop in rainfall. This seems to be the consequence of changes in land use patterns (diminution of forest and increasing of impervious areas). The decrease in maximums flows noted on the Ntem could be linked to the slight drop in precipitation during the rainy seasons that generates it. Factors such as the general decrease in precipitation during the winter and the reduction in the area occupied by water bodies could justify the decrease in minimum flows observed in the two watersheds. These findings would be vital to enhance water management capabilities in the watersheds concerned and in the region. They can also give some new elements to study and understand the seasonal variation and fresh water availability in downstream, estuaries and coastal areas of the regional rivers.
Open AccessAnthropization and Climate Change: Impact on the Discharges of Forest Watersheds in Central Africa
Climate change and anthropization are major drivers of river flows variability. However, understanding their simultaneous impact on discharges is limited. As a contribution to address this limitation, the objective of this study is to assess the impact of climate change and anthropization on the discharges of two watersheds of Central Africa (Nyong and Ntem) over a recent period. For this, the hydropluviometric data of the watersheds concerned were analyzed using the Pettitt test. Similarly, the dynamics of the main land use modes (LUM) have been assessed, through classifications obtained from the processing of Landsat satellite images of the watersheds studied on two dates. The results of this study show that in Central Africa, annual discharges have decreased significantly since the 1970s, and yet the decline in annual rainfall does not become significant until the 2000s. The discharges of the rainy seasons (spring and autumn) recorded the most important changes, following variations in the rainfall patterns of the dry seasons (winter and summer) that precede them. Winters experienced a significant decrease in precipitation between the 1970s and 1990s, which caused a drop in spring flows. Their rise, which began in the 2000s, is also accompanied by an increase in spring flows, which nevertheless seems rather slight in the case of the Nyong. Conversely, between the 1970s and 1990s, there was a joint increase in summer rainfall and autumn flows. A decrease of summer rainfall was noted since the 2000s, and is also noticeable in autumn flows. Maximum flows have remained constant on the Nyong despite the slight drop in rainfall. This seems to be the consequence of changes in land use patterns (diminution of forest and increasing of impervious areas). The decrease in maximums flows noted on the Ntem could be linked to the slight drop in precipitation during the rainy seasons that generates it. Factors such as the general decrease in precipitation during the winter and the reduction in the area occupied by water bodies could justify the decrease in minimum flows observed in the two watersheds. These findings would be vital to enhance water management capabilities in the watersheds concerned and in the region. They can also give some new elements to study and understand the seasonal variation and fresh water availability in downstream, estuaries and coastal areas of the regional rivers.
- Open Access
- 2 January 2020
- Published by OpenEdition in Physio-Géo
- No. Volume 15,p. 69-88
Risques naturels dans la région de l'Extrême-Nord du Cameroun et dynamique des extrêmes hydrologiques du système Chari-Logone
Le système Chari-Logone est le principal pourvoyeur d'eau du lac Tchad. Il s'agit également du principal cours d'eau drainant l'Extrême-Nord du Cameroun. À l'image des autres parties du bassin versant, cette région a connu plusieurs inondations catastrophiques au cours des trois dernières décennies. Cet article examine la dynamique des extrêmes hydrologiques, et donc des sècheresses et des inondations, du Logone et du Chari aux stations de Bongor et de N'Djamena, en prenant en compte le contexte des changements climatiques. Les analyses s'appuient sur les données journalières maximales (Qmax) et minimales (Qmin) de la période 1955-2016. Les logiciels XLStat et KhronoStat ont permis de calculer un ensemble d'indices (indice d'irrégularité, coefficient de tarissement, coefficient A de MYER). Ces logiciels ont aussi été utilisés pour déterminer les tendances dans l'évolution temporelle des données. Les débits du Logone et du Chari permettent de distinguer les conditions hydro-climatiques qui se sont succédé dans la zone sahélienne du Cameroun sur la période d'étude. Les Qmax ont subi une rupture en 1971-72 à Bongor et en 1972-73 à N'Djamena. Ces ruptures témoignent du passage de conditions humides à une sècheresse marquée. À Bongor, les Qmin ont subi trois ruptures successives, en 1971-72, 1998-99 et 2010-11. À N'Djamena, en revanche, une seule rupture s'est manifestée, en 1981-82, avec une baisse des valeurs de 55 %. À partir de 2000, les conditions deviennent particulièrement contrastées, surtout à Bongor, avec une alternance d'années aux écoulements très différents. En moyenne, le coefficient A de MYER est de 6,5 à Bongor et de 3,2 à N'Djamena. Cela traduit une faible puissance des crues. La valeur annuelle du rapport Qmax/Qmin a baissé progressivement à Bongor, alors qu'elle a augmenté à N'Djamena. Le coefficient de tarissement de MAILLET est faible en général (0,019/jour en moyenne) ; 6 mois peuvent s'écouler entre la survenue de Qmax et celle de Qmin. Seulement 23 % des inondations catastrophiques relevées dans le secteur d'étude, se sont produites au cours d'années humides. Cela témoigne du rôle important que jouent d'autres facteurs, comme la distribution spatiale des pluies.
- 2 January 2020
- Published by OpenEdition in Physio-Géo
- No. Volume 15,p. 69-88
Open AccessRisques naturels dans la région de l'Extrême-Nord du Cameroun et dynamique des extrêmes hydrologiques du système Chari-Logone
Le système Chari-Logone est le principal pourvoyeur d'eau du lac Tchad. Il s'agit également du principal cours d'eau drainant l'Extrême-Nord du Cameroun. À l'image des autres parties du bassin versant, cette région a connu plusieurs inondations catastrophiques au cours des trois dernières décennies. Cet article examine la dynamique des extrêmes hydrologiques, et donc des sècheresses et des inondations, du Logone et du Chari aux stations de Bongor et de N'Djamena, en prenant en compte le contexte des changements climatiques. Les analyses s'appuient sur les données journalières maximales (Qmax) et minimales (Qmin) de la période 1955-2016. Les logiciels XLStat et KhronoStat ont permis de calculer un ensemble d'indices (indice d'irrégularité, coefficient de tarissement, coefficient A de MYER). Ces logiciels ont aussi été utilisés pour déterminer les tendances dans l'évolution temporelle des données. Les débits du Logone et du Chari permettent de distinguer les conditions hydro-climatiques qui se sont succédé dans la zone sahélienne du Cameroun sur la période d'étude. Les Qmax ont subi une rupture en 1971-72 à Bongor et en 1972-73 à N'Djamena. Ces ruptures témoignent du passage de conditions humides à une sècheresse marquée. À Bongor, les Qmin ont subi trois ruptures successives, en 1971-72, 1998-99 et 2010-11. À N'Djamena, en revanche, une seule rupture s'est manifestée, en 1981-82, avec une baisse des valeurs de 55 %. À partir de 2000, les conditions deviennent particulièrement contrastées, surtout à Bongor, avec une alternance d'années aux écoulements très différents. En moyenne, le coefficient A de MYER est de 6,5 à Bongor et de 3,2 à N'Djamena. Cela traduit une faible puissance des crues. La valeur annuelle du rapport Qmax/Qmin a baissé progressivement à Bongor, alors qu'elle a augmenté à N'Djamena. Le coefficient de tarissement de MAILLET est faible en général (0,019/jour en moyenne) ; 6 mois peuvent s'écouler entre la survenue de Qmax et celle de Qmin. Seulement 23 % des inondations catastrophiques relevées dans le secteur d'étude, se sont produites au cours d'années humides. Cela témoigne du rôle important que jouent d'autres facteurs, comme la distribution spatiale des pluies.
- Open Access
- 1 January 2020
- Published by OpenEdition in Physio-Géo
- Vol. ume 15 (Volume 15) , 69-88
Risques naturels dans la région de l'Extrême-Nord du Cameroun et dynamique des extrêmes hydrologiques du système Chari-Logone
Le système Chari-Logone est le principal pourvoyeur d'eau du lac Tchad. Il s'agit également du principal cours d'eau drainant l'Extrême-Nord du Cameroun. À l'image des autres parties du bassin versant, cette région a connu plusieurs inondations catastrophiques au cours des trois dernières décennies. Cet article examine la dynamique des extrêmes hydrologiques, et donc des sècheresses et des inondations, du Logone et du Chari aux stations de Bongor et de N'Djamena, en prenant en compte le contexte des changements climatiques. Les analyses s'appuient sur les données journalières maximales (Qmax) et minimales (Qmin) de la période 1955-2016. Les logiciels XLStat et KhronoStat ont permis de calculer un ensemble d'indices (indice d'irrégularité, coefficient de tarissement, coefficient A de MYER). Ces logiciels ont aussi été utilisés pour déterminer les tendances dans l'évolution temporelle des données.Les débits du Logone et du Chari permettent de distinguer les conditions hydro-climatiques qui se sont succédé dans la zone sahélienne du Cameroun sur la période d'étude. Les Qmax ont subi une rupture en 1971-72 à Bongor et en 1972-73 à N'Djamena. Ces ruptures témoignent du passage de conditions humides à une sècheresse marquée. À Bongor, les Qmin ont subi trois ruptures successives, en 1971-72, 1998-99 et 2010-11. À N'Djamena, en revanche, une seule rupture s'est manifestée, en 1981-82, avec une baisse des valeurs de 55 %. À partir de 2000, les conditions deviennent particulièrement contrastées, surtout à Bongor, avec une alternance d'années aux écoulements très différents.En moyenne, le coefficient A de MYER est de 6,5 à Bongor et de 3,2 à N'Djamena. Cela traduit une faible puissance des crues. La valeur annuelle du rapport Qmax/Qmin a baissé progressivement à Bongor, alors qu'elle a augmenté à N'Djamena. Le coefficient de tarissement de MAILLET est faible en général (0,019/jour en moyenne) ; 6 mois peuvent s'écouler entre la survenue de Qmax et celle de Qmin.Seulement 23 % des inondations catastrophiques relevées dans le secteur d'étude, se sont produites au cours d'années humides. Cela témoigne du rôle important que jouent d'autres facteurs, comme la distribution spatiale des pluies.
- 1 January 2020
- Published by OpenEdition in Physio-Géo
- Vol. ume 15 (Volume 15) , 69-88
Open AccessRisques naturels dans la région de l'Extrême-Nord du Cameroun et dynamique des extrêmes hydrologiques du système Chari-Logone
Le système Chari-Logone est le principal pourvoyeur d'eau du lac Tchad. Il s'agit également du principal cours d'eau drainant l'Extrême-Nord du Cameroun. À l'image des autres parties du bassin versant, cette région a connu plusieurs inondations catastrophiques au cours des trois dernières décennies. Cet article examine la dynamique des extrêmes hydrologiques, et donc des sècheresses et des inondations, du Logone et du Chari aux stations de Bongor et de N'Djamena, en prenant en compte le contexte des changements climatiques. Les analyses s'appuient sur les données journalières maximales (Qmax) et minimales (Qmin) de la période 1955-2016. Les logiciels XLStat et KhronoStat ont permis de calculer un ensemble d'indices (indice d'irrégularité, coefficient de tarissement, coefficient A de MYER). Ces logiciels ont aussi été utilisés pour déterminer les tendances dans l'évolution temporelle des données.Les débits du Logone et du Chari permettent de distinguer les conditions hydro-climatiques qui se sont succédé dans la zone sahélienne du Cameroun sur la période d'étude. Les Qmax ont subi une rupture en 1971-72 à Bongor et en 1972-73 à N'Djamena. Ces ruptures témoignent du passage de conditions humides à une sècheresse marquée. À Bongor, les Qmin ont subi trois ruptures successives, en 1971-72, 1998-99 et 2010-11. À N'Djamena, en revanche, une seule rupture s'est manifestée, en 1981-82, avec une baisse des valeurs de 55 %. À partir de 2000, les conditions deviennent particulièrement contrastées, surtout à Bongor, avec une alternance d'années aux écoulements très différents.En moyenne, le coefficient A de MYER est de 6,5 à Bongor et de 3,2 à N'Djamena. Cela traduit une faible puissance des crues. La valeur annuelle du rapport Qmax/Qmin a baissé progressivement à Bongor, alors qu'elle a augmenté à N'Djamena. Le coefficient de tarissement de MAILLET est faible en général (0,019/jour en moyenne) ; 6 mois peuvent s'écouler entre la survenue de Qmax et celle de Qmin.Seulement 23 % des inondations catastrophiques relevées dans le secteur d'étude, se sont produites au cours d'années humides. Cela témoigne du rôle important que jouent d'autres facteurs, comme la distribution spatiale des pluies.