National Drought Mitigation Center

Dry Horizons

November 2024

Study of Darwin’s finches shows how drought can shape evolution. Article shines light on extreme weather and nitrate pollution. Interactive map shows effects of climate change on extreme weather.

October 2024

Study uses GPS to measure water deficits in California. Interactive tool provides financial data on drought management. New models estimate drought and flood displacement risk in Horn of Africa.

September 2024

Spain’s climate zone projected to change over coming decades. Study sheds light on climate and drought factors in Valley fever transmission. UK launches national effort to track flood and drought hotspots.

August 2024

Researchers use AI to map drought-prone regions in Canada. Case study shares tribal weather and climate insights in the Sahel. New study deepens understanding of drought in the Amazon.

July 2024

Hydrologic drought expected to become more severe. New tool will help farmers, planners with drought decisions. Researchers create drought risk map for India’s Mahanadi River basin.

June 2024

Oregon spotted frog beginning to make a comeback. United Nations team creates drought plan for Afghanistan. Initiative takes advantage of natural solutions to improve water resilience.

May 2024

New federal funding will support drought resiliency projects in western U.S. Researchers investigate farmers’ perceptions of drought in South Africa. Literature review reveals gaps in Po Valley drought knowledge.

April 2024

Researchers examine ways to widen perspectives on drought. Indigenous and western perspectives come together to address challenges to forests. New guide provides strategies for staying healthy in a drought.

March 2024

Summary handbook on transboundary water resources now available. NIDIS releases flash drought workshop report. Researchers examine San Francisco Bay water management strategy.

February 2024

Colorado task force report outlines outdoor water conservation recommendations. California Water Commission report addresses drought resilience. Andalusian government launches drought initiatives.

January 2024

Flooded fields might help recharge California aquifers. World Bank paper examines drought’s effects on economic growth. California water agency receives grant for water diversion.

December 2023

Report examines climate change effects on drought. Policy brief outlines increasing global drought impacts. Study assesses Caribbean islands’ flash drought vulnerability.

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