A multimodel assessment of climate change impacts on extreme hydrological drought under CMIP6-SSP scenarios in the Hanjiang River Basin, China

Key Points

• Extreme hydrological drought is projected to increase significantly within the Hanjiang River Basin.
• Under CMIP6-SSP scenarios, models indicate a rise of 20-30% in drought frequency and severity by 2050.
• This multimodel assessment evaluates various climate projections to understand potential impacts on water resources.
• These insights call for immediate action to develop adaptive strategies for managing water resources.