Drought and Water Crises (original) (raw)

This work explores the critical relationship between drought management and the use of remote sensing technologies for drought monitoring and early warning. It highlights the challenges posed by drought, an issue affecting global populations with varying impacts across developed and developing nations. By promoting a shift from crisis management to a proactive risk-based approach, the text emphasizes the need for comprehensive monitoring systems, like the U.S. Drought Monitor, which incorporates remote sensing to enhance assessments of drought conditions and improve decision-making processes. The goal is to equip societies with the tools necessary to increase resilience against the economic, social, and environmental ramifications of drought.