A New Normalized Climate Index (U2) for Türkiye: Comparison with Classical Methods

Key Points

• The new normalized climate index (U2) offers enhanced insights into regional climatic behavior, allowing for better understanding of long-term aridity patterns.
• Recent findings suggest that U2 provides a more accurate representation of climate conditions than classical methods, particularly regarding ecosystem resilience to climate change.
• Observational analysis compares U2 with classical climate classification systems to evaluate effectiveness in assessing water resource impacts.
• Highlighting the importance of climate classification systems, this work supports improved climate adaptation strategies in Türkiye.