Book

Climate change is reshaping the world’s water cycle, intensifying droughts that threaten food security, ecosystems, and livelihoods. Impact of Climate Change on Hydro‑Meteorological Drought explores how shifting rainfall patterns, rising temperatures, and altered hydrological processes converge to create more frequent and severe drought events. Drawing on scientific evidence and case studies, this book examines the mechanisms behind hydro‑meteorological droughts, their socio-economic consequences, and the urgent need for adaptive strategies. It highlights integrated watershed management, climate-hydrology modelling, and community-based resilience as pathways to sustainable solutions. Written with clarity and rigour, this work bridges research and practice—offering policymakers, researchers, and development practitioners actionable insights to mitigate drought risks in a warming world. More than a scientific analysis, it is a call to strengthen institutions, embrace renewable energy, and safeguard water resources for future generations.