Groundwater can prevent drought emergencies in the Horn of Africa. Here’s how eNCA
funding and professional capacities – such as maintenance training, asset management tools, supply chains, and financially viable service contracts.35% of rural water pumps were broken before the 2016 drought. This increased to over 55 percent during the drought because of mechanical failures or depleted groundwater.in Rwanda showed how data and management systems can improve how quickly maintenance providers respond.
Our approach is called the Drought Resilience Impact Platform. Supported by the United States Agency for International Development,satellite and cellular-connected sensors to remotely monitor over 3 million people’s groundwater pumps. These boreholes all tap into aquifers, about 100 metres underground. The region has relatively deep aquifers which fluctuate based on natural and human factors. The major driver is rainfall, which influences access to surface water and aquifer recharge.
We also use satellite-based rainfall estimates to predict if a non-used pump is either broken or simply not being used because surface water is available.by local communities, regional governments, and national and international donors to reduce repair intervals. This means communities have more reliable access to water during dry seasons.
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