In the context of global warming, drought is becoming more frequent and intense, particularly in West Africa, where erratic rainfall and rising temperatures are exacerbating water deficits. Senegal, located in the Sahel region, is an emblematic case: since the 1970s, the country has been undergoing progressive aridification, with major impacts on rain-fed agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems. And the Kédougou region is no exception. EPSG:3857