What are the key contributing factors to the severe drought conditions observed globally in 2024, and how do these factors interact to exacerbate the impacts on ecosystems, water resources, and agriculture in affected regions?
GLOBAL DROUGHT OVERVIEW
The world is currently facing an unprecedented challenge as severe #droughts impact vast regions across South America, southern Africa, the Zambezi basin, the Mediterranean, and eastern Europe, are confronting with exceptionally dry and warm conditions, intensified by #heatwaves that further strain the already low levels of precipitation. In July 2024, average global temperatures reached alarming record highs, highlighting the urgency of the situation. The consequences are far-reaching, affecting soil moisture and vegetation health, with significant negative anomalies observed across extensive areas.
Major river basins, including the Amazon, La Plata, and Zambezi, have reported critically low discharge levels in 2023-2024, underscoring the need for immediate attention and action to address this escalating crisis in future scenarios.!
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JRC Publications Repository - Global Drought Overview September 2024