Applicability of a Combined Drought Index to Monitoring Drought in Jordan

摘要

Drought is a complex natural hazard with variable patterns and severity that has become a trending phenomenon in all countries across the globe, impacting all sectors negatively. Due tothe importance of drought monitoring and early warning in terms of enhancing drought resilience and preparedness, drought characterization and vulnerability have beeninvestigated repeatedly during the last decade, leading to the development of various drought indices. However, a single drought index may not provide a clear understanding of drought spatial and temporal patterns and the impacts on various sectors; thus, a combination of various indices could provide a key tobetter interpolationand forecasting......