Long Term Trends and Patterns of Rainfal: Implications on Climate Resilience and Water Resources Management in Osogbo, Nigeria
ADEWOYE, Olugbenga Adewale

Abstract
Rainfall as major element of climate is varying due to the anthropogenic effect and climate change. to understand the implication on climate resilience and water resources management. it is appropriate to review the trend and pattern. Data for the study was obtained from the secondary source. Rainfall data from (1992-2023) collected from the Nigeria Meteriological Agency (NiMet) was the major data for the study. The data was analysed using Timeseries analysis and histogram. From the analysis, it was revealed that 2021 has the highest annual rainfall while 2005 has the least. The time series has a skwewness value of 0. 226426. It also revealed that the dry season is becoming wetter and the raining season is experiencing rainfall anomaly. The study recommended a sporadic action on early warning system to improve the quality of weather forcast to assist in climate resilience and water management.

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