Assessing the Future of Droughts Using Relative Standardized Indices: Insights from the Nakanbé River Basin, West Africa

Key Points

• Drought conditions are projected to worsen in the Nakanbé River Basin, complicating water resource management.
• Using relative standardized indices, the analysis reveals significant trends over the last 20 years in drought frequency.
• Assessment using climate analysis tools provided insights into future drought predictions for the region.
• Findings indicate that effective water resource management strategies are crucial to mitigate future drought impacts.