Advances in impact modeling and numerical weather forecasting have allowed accurate
drought monitoring and skilful forecasts that can drive decisions at the regional scale. State …

The Amazon basin is experiencing severe droughts that are expected to worsen with climate
change. Riverine communities are especially vulnerable to these extreme events. This study …

Despite the scientific progress in drought detection and forecasting, it remains challenging to
accurately predict the corresponding impact of a drought event. This is due to the complex …

Understanding how climate change is likely to impact on meteorological droughts is key to
informing adaptation planning. For Ireland, little research has examined how droughts are …

Effective drought monitoring is of paramount importance in hydrology. It aids in mitigating the
detrimental effects of water scarcity, facilitates sustainable resource management, and …

Indicators are important tools for tracking the socio‐environmental impacts of droughts and
building resilience to climate change. We begin with an overview of metrics used for water …

This study provides a global analysis of the relationship between drought metrics obtained
from several climatic, hydrologic and ecological variables in a climate change framework …

The relation between drought severity and drought impacts is complex and relatively
unexplored in the African continent. This study assesses the relation between reported …

The relation between drought severity, as expressed through widely used drought indices,
and drought impacts is complex. In particular in water-limited regions where water scarcity is …

Severe drought conditions in 2018 prompted concerted efforts by Irish authorities to
establish a formal planning process for drought risks as part of the wider national water …