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As I look through the window I see dusty winds and the shedding of leaves by trees, resulting in dusty surroundings. My body gets dry seconds after I have taken my bath, compelling me to apply soothing oil on my body. Travelling on foot is even more difficult since one gets very thirsty just after a few miles' walk.
All this is as a result of the Harmattan, which is a dry West African trade wind, blowing south from the Sahara Desert into the region between November and March. The temperatures can be as low as 3 degrees Celsius with the weather at night very chilly. Breathing becomes very difficult. This situation has worsened over the years with the dry season increasing to about seven months every year, making the majority of the people unemployed and leaving them with no source of livelihood as farming is their main source of survival.
The situation is of grave concern to me and my compatriots because farming is virtually impossible as there is no rain at all. In a poor farming town like ours, famine easily sets in. Also during this time, malaria attacks are very rampant, especially among children and the aged. Moreover, during this season the country loses a lot of foreign exchange that would usually have been earned from tourism. The harsh weather scares them away and they go elsewhere to spend their money.
Several efforts have been made by environmentalists and the government to address the situation to no avail. One effort, which is considered the best solution, is afforestation through community tree-planting. However, many still resist it partly due to old cultural practices and beliefs. A lot more sensitization needs to be carried out if we are to succeed.
As I look through the window I see dusty winds and the shedding of leaves by trees, resulting in dusty surroundings. My body gets dry seconds after I have taken my bath, compelling me to apply soothing oil on my body. Travelling on foot is even more difficult since one gets very thirsty just after a few miles' walk.
All this is as a result of the Harmattan, which is a dry West African trade wind, blowing south from the Sahara Desert into the region between November and March. The temperatures can be as low as 3 degrees Celsius with the weather at night very chilly. Breathing becomes very difficult. This situation has worsened over the years with the dry season increasing to about seven months every year, making the majority of the people unemployed and leaving them with no source of livelihood as farming is their main source of survival.
The situation is of grave concern to me and my compatriots because farming is virtually impossible as there is no rain at all. In a poor farming town like ours, famine easily sets in. Also during this time, malaria attacks are very rampant, especially among children and the aged. Moreover, during this season the country loses a lot of foreign exchange that would usually have been earned from tourism. The harsh weather scares them away and they go elsewhere to spend their money.
Several efforts have been made by environmentalists and the government to address the situation to no avail. One effort, which is considered the best solution, is afforestation through community tree-planting. However, many still resist it partly due to old cultural practices and beliefs. A lot more sensitization needs to be carried out if we are to succeed.