Nonstationary agricultural drought risk under compound meteorological drought and hot conditions

Key Points

• Agricultural drought risk escalates during overlapping meteorological drought and heat conditions, revealing significant challenges.
• Studies show a marked increase in drought frequency and severity over the past 20 years, impacting crop yield.
• Observational analysis across various regions highlights how climate change intensifies the nonstationary nature of drought risks.
• Findings imply the need for updated agricultural practices and policies to adapt to emerging climate threats.