Droughts are increasing in more than 70% of the world's countries

Humidity change forecast (Spei index*) for the years 2040-2059 compared to the years 1986-2005. Positive values indicate sufficient moisture and negative values more aridity.

* The Spei index (Standardised evapotranspiration index) is one of the main indicators used to measure desertification and drought.
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