Development and application of a short- /long-term composited drought index in the upper Huaihe River basin, China

Accurate and reliable drought monitoring is of primary importance for drought mitigation and reduction of social-ecological vulnerability. The aim of the paper was to propose a short-term/long-term composited drought index (CDI) which could be widely used for drought monitoring and early warning...

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Main Authors: M. Yu, Q. Li, G. Lu, H. Wang, P. Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2015-06-01
Series:Proceedings of the International Association of Hydrological Sciences
Online Access:https://www.proc-iahs.net/369/103/2015/piahs-369-103-2015.pdf