2100 droughts to last up to 10 days longer due to climate change, finds study in Nature.

A study in Nature reveals that future droughts could last up to 10 days longer than earlier estimates by 2100, primarily due to climate change. Researchers found that the longest annual dry spells may extend by 42-44% more than previous models suggested. This underscores the necessity to reassess global drought risks and address biases in climate models to enhance projection accuracy, particularly affecting regions like North America and Southern Africa.

September 18, 2024
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