Despite major improvements in weather and climate modelling and substantial increases in
remotely sensed observations, drought prediction remains a major challenge. After a review …

O presente artigo faz uma revisão bibliográfica e aborda os principais índices utilizados no
monitoramento e análise de secas. Além disso, o texto ainda discorre sobre as …

The 2012–2018 drought was such an extreme event in the drought-prone area of Northeast
Brazil that it triggered a discussion about proactive drought management. This paper aims at …

The purpose of this work is to evaluate the applicability of five drought indices (Surface
Water Supply Index—SWSI, Reclamation Drought Index—RDI, Streamflow Drought Index …

Hydrometeorological droughts are complex hazards expressed through the relative
deviation in water availability relative to long‐term average conditions. The development …

The standardized precipitation index (SPI) is one of the most widely used indices for
characterizing and monitoring drought in various regions. SPI's applicability has regional …

Droughts, which consist of natural and transient water deficits, endanger the water, food, and
energy security of ecosystems. An effective drought preparedness strategy must focus on …

Drought is a complex phenomenon that occurs due to insufficient precipitation. It does not
have immediate effects, but sustained drought can affect the hydrological, agriculture …

Abstract The Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) is a vital component of meteorological
drought. Several researchers have been using SPI in their studies to develop new …

Drought is a natural disaster originating from a shortage of precipitation over an extended
period, causing water deficiency for various groups, events, and environmental sectors. The …