8 PROBLEMS FACED BY PEOPLE LIVING IN DESERT REGIONS

 Desert and semi-desert climate type of climate is mainly found in the sub-tropical belt.

These areas include Karamoja, Turkana land, and Chalbi desert in Northern Kenya

8 PROBLEMS FACED BY PEOPLE LIVING IN DESERT REGIONS

Problems faced by people living in desert regions

  • Inadequate/limited supply of surface water for livestock and human consumption.

  • Shortage of pasture for livestock rearing leading to nomadism.

  • Infertile soils which dont support crop growing.

  • Low and unreliable rainfall which limits growth of crops and vegetation.

  • Excessively high temperatures during the day making settlements difficult.

  • Very cold nights due to absence of cloud cover.

  • Desert areas are remote due to absence of road network.

  • Limited supply of food leading to frequent famine.

  • Sandstorms due to strong winds are common leading to loss of lives and poor visibility.

  • Small population makes it difficult to provide social services.

  • Temporary flooding due to torrential downpours.

  • Overcrowding near oases, rivers and water points.

  • Shortage of labour and market due to small and sparse population.

Solutions to the above problems

  • Construction of valley dams to help store water for pastoralists.

  • Irrigation farming to improve food production and reduce famine.

  • Planting of trees to help in climate modification through rainfall formation.

  • Use of machines especially where labour is not enough.

  • Educating pastoralists about the dangers of bush burning.

  • Extending social services to attract big population and encourage people to settle down.

  • Resettlement of people away from congested areas e.g. oases and river valleys.

  • Encouraging tourism to acquire revenue for development of social services.

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