Author(s): Yanping Qu; Xuejun Zhang; Xingwang Wang
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Keywords: Climate warming; extreme events; China; droughts; food security; drinking water security; ecological security; drought monitoring; drought assessment; multi-source monitoring data; meteorological data; hydrological data; soil moisture; land use; crops distribution; National Drought Monitoring and Warning Comprehensive Platform; 2023; Ministry of Water Resources; Yanping Qu; Xuejun Zhang; Xingwang Wang
Abstract:
In the context of climate warming and increasing extreme events, China is facing a severe and complex drought situation. Regional droughts almost occur every year, threatening China's food security, urban and rural drinking water security, and even ecological security. Therefore, it is essential to accurately monitor drought and assess drought effects in China. Through integrating multi-source monitoring data about meteorological, hydrological, and soil moisture, and considering underlying surface conditions such as land use, crops distribution, the National Drought Monitoring and Warning Comprehensive Platform was established in 2023 under the guidance of the Ministry of Water Resources.
Year: 2024