In some instances, poor families are the most affected. From urban Gambia to rural communities, some affected families at the moment are recounting harrowing tales and difficult challenges they are currently going through.
What is really worrying about the whole issue is that it came at a time when many poor farmers have already spent their last fortune on their farms.
In some communities some of the affected families are being supported by relatives as they look for support.
However, the recent variance in unprecedented rainfall patterns in the country is a reminder that climate change is real. Scientists have warned that the catastrophic impact of climate change globally, especially in Africa, is expected to rise, due to human activities on the planet.
It is high time African governments put in place or devise measures to counter the devastating impact of climate change. But how can Africa navigate through this challenging time?
It is high time people work towards environmental protection. It is a fact that human activities in some way have a direct consequence on our environment. Unless humans limit some of the environmental unfriendly activities, Africa and the world at large, will continue to grapple with climate change.
In light of this fact, activists shouldn't relent in their laurels when it comes to creating more awareness for communities to adopt sound environmental practices to save our planet. The more we act now, the more we save our planet.
Yes, it is true that some of the African countries are going through challenges that are not their own making. This is because some of the most advanced countries are operating large factories that are filling the atmosphere with harmful chemicals that continue to affect the atmosphere.
To counter the effects of climate change, people must plant trees and embrace sound environmental practices. The recent mass tree planting exercise by community members and institutions speaks volume of the country's resolve to curb climate change.
People should bear in mind that climate change is here to stay. Thus, there is a need for attitudinal change especially towards the environment.
To this end, we call on government and donor agencies to support vulnerable communities as they navigate through their predicaments.
Together we can restore and protect our environment for the future generation.