This collection investigates the multifaceted environmental impacts of drought, exploring its complex relationship with climate systems and human activities. The book delves into the vulnerability of the climate system, the connections between droughts and large-scale climate patterns, and the feedback mechanisms between land and atmosphere. It presents findings from observational and modeling studies, field campaigns, and long-term measurements, covering scales from local to regional. The research encompasses hydro-meteorological aspects, atmospheric feedbacks, and socio-economic consequences, with a particular focus on forecasting and monitoring using data-driven approaches and earth observation datasets.

The collection offers a comprehensive exploration of drought's environmental footprints, synthesizing research on climate vulnerability, atmospheric feedbacks, and socio-economic impacts. It highlights advancements in drought forecasting through data-driven methods and the application of earth observation for monitoring. The papers collectively provide detailed evaluations of drought characteristics, drivers, and specific vulnerabilities in agricultural and groundwater systems. This work is positioned as a valuable resource for understanding and managing drought-related challenges.