In the two decades, since the advent of the term “flash drought,” considerable research has
been directed toward the topic. Within the scientific community, we have actively forged a …

The warming of the global climate system is expected to result in significant socio-economic
stress, primarily through the occurrence of extreme weather and climate events, with the …

Flash drought is characterized by a period of rapid drought intensification with impacts on
agriculture, water resources, ecosystems, and the human environment. Addressing these …

Flash droughts pose large threats to crop yields and ecosystem services due to their sudden
onset and rapid intensification, arousing wide public concern in a warming climate. Their …

The topic of “Flash Drought” is rapidly gaining attention within both the research and drought
management communities. This literature review aims to synthesize the research to-date …

Meteorological flash droughts (MFDs) are sub-seasonal-to-seasonal drought phenomena
characterized by rapid onset/intensification. This study assesses the changes in trends and …

This paper reviews the Flash Drought concept, the uncertainties associated with FD
prediction, and the potential of Machine Learning (ML) and Deep learning (DL) for future …

Flash droughts are caused by a rapid depletion of soil moisture, and they severely affect
vegetation growth and agricultural production. Notwithstanding the growing importance of …

Flash droughts challenge early warnings due to their rapid onset, which requires a proper
drought index and skillful nowcasting system. A few studies have assessed the nowcast skill …

Flash droughts are characterized by a period of rapid intensification over sub-seasonal time
scales that culminates in the rapid emergence of new or worsening drought impacts. This …