A scientific study has addressed the issue of drought in Turkey, analyzing data from 2010 to 2022 to understand trends in drought monitoring and forecasting. Collaborating with researcher Nourani from Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Near East University, the study reviewed 71 articles from databases like Web of Science and Scopus, categorizing them into drought monitoring and forecasting studies.
The findings highlight the increasing duration of both meteorological and hydrological droughts, with recurrence intervals typically between two to four years. Some studies also note a one-year lag between meteorological and hydrological drought events. While most research has focused on meteorological droughts, the study emphasizes the need for more investigation into agricultural and hydrological droughts and the underutilization of remote sensing technology.
The study also discusses the growing use of machine learning techniques, such as artificial neural networks and support vector machines, to improve drought forecasting accuracy. However, it acknowledges a gap between research and practical implementation of these models.
Overall, the research underscores the importance of understanding and addressing drought challenges in Turkey through interdisciplinary collaboration and technological advancement.
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https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/15/7/6080
